Operation Prom is a program of 26Health, an Orlando, Florida 501(c)(3) health nonprofit founded in 2011. Launched in 2026, it collects donated prom dresses and suits and gives them free to Central Florida students at the organization's Magnolia Avenue location, having gathered more than 325 items in its first drive. Donations are accepted ahead of the spring prom season. Visit 26health.org for donation drop-off details and the current giveaway schedule.
Mar-May is when Operation Prom (26Health) runs its giveaway, meaning the window when students shop for a dress, not necessarily a donation deadline. Formalwear programs commonly accept donations year round even though they distribute in a narrow spring window, and the most useful time to donate is right after prom, when dresses are current and in good condition. Confirm intake timing with the program before you drive over.
No. Operation Prom (26Health) collects collection event or drop-off and serves Central Florida. If you are outside that area, look for a program closer to you, or use one of the 7 programs in this directory that accept mail-in donations from anywhere.
Operation Prom (26Health) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on June 29, 2026. That means we confirmed the organization exists and operates, using public records and its own published material, but we have not re-confirmed this season with them directly. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.