FAQ

We accept usable clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, drapes, pillowcases, and stuffed animals. All items should be clean and placed in securely tied plastic bags before being dropped into the shed chute.

We cannot accept rags, fabric scraps, toys, household goods, books, electronic items, or furniture. Please do not leave any items outside of the shed.

We collect clothing from local sheds and distribute it globally to relief organizations, unique marketplaces, and communities in need. This process ensures that quality garments are reused as clothing rather than being shredded or discarded.

By keeping usable textiles out of landfills, our program directly reduces methane emissions and waste. Every pound of clothing kept in a reuse cycle saves significant water and energy resources that would otherwise be used to manufacture new garments from scratch.

Yes. St. Pauly Textile Inc. provides donation receipts directly on the shed structure. Donors can fill these out for their personal tax records based on the fair market value of their used items.

There is absolutely zero cost to host a St. Pauly Textile shed. We provide the shed, manage all logistics, and service the location entirely for free.

Your organization receives a continuous funding payout based on the total volume of clothing collected in your shed. It serves as a turnkey, predictable fundraising mechanism supported by your local community.

We partner primarily with community-centered entities, including churches, houses of worship, local nonprofits, VFW posts, civic groups, and educational organizations with accessible property.

We continuously monitor shed volume and dispatch our dedicated team to empty, clean, and maintain the shed site regularly. This keeps the footprint clean, orderly, and welcoming for your campus.

The shed requires a level, paved, or hard-packed surface with high visibility and easy vehicular access so community members can safely drop off donations 24/7.