Becca's Closet is a Plantation, Florida 501(c)(3) founded in 2003 that provides free formalwear to students who could not otherwise afford a prom dress, operating through volunteer-led chapters across the country. Donors can either select a chapter and send donations directly to that chapter's address, or mail to the national office at 151 North Nob Hill Road, Suite 280, Plantation, FL 33324, which takes mailed donations only and asks that you not drop off in person. Its published standards are the most specific in this directory: dresses must be clean and ready to wear, with no stains, rips, holes, tears, or pulls, and it accepts short club-style and long formal dresses in current styles less than five years old, bridesmaids' gowns, coordinating formal shoes, costume jewelry, and evening handbags. It will not take dresses that are outdated or in styles high school girls will not wear, business or pant suits, wedding gowns, sundresses or casual clothing, pre-worn undergarments, or worn-out shoes. The five-year style rule is the constraint most donors miss, since a dress can be flawless and still be declined. See beccascloset.org to pick a chapter or confirm the current mailing address.
Feb-May is when Becca's Closet 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.
Yes. Becca's Closet accepts mail-in donations from anywhere in the United States. Their stated service area is National chapter network; national office accepts mailed donations only. Only 7 of the 99 programs in this directory accept nationwide mail-in donations, so this is one of the more flexible options if nothing is near you. Assume you pay shipping unless the program says otherwise.
Becca's Closet 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 August 10, 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.