Costumers for a Cause is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 that raises funds and collects new costumes to distribute free to children experiencing financial hardship across the Twin Cities metro. Since founding, the organization has hosted annual costume giveaway events at partner sites including Minnesota Children's Hospital and community centers. The program accepts monetary donations year-round via PayPal and in-kind costume donations from participating retailers. The organization does not operate a permanent storefront; check the Costumers for a Cause Facebook page for current event dates and times for the year's costume giveaways.
Costumers for a Cause runs a seasonal collection, typically Oct. Seasonal programs usually stop accepting donations once they have distributed for the year, so items that arrive outside that window are often turned away or held until the next cycle. Confirm this year's dates before you drop off or ship.
No. Costumers for a Cause collects collection event and serves Twin Cities metro (Minnesota). 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.
Costumers for a Cause 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 Community-reported and was last reviewed on May 18, 2026. That means the program was reported to us or found in secondary coverage and we could not fully confirm it through primary sources. Treat these details as a starting point and contact them first. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.