Fairy Godmothers of Rochester is a New York 501(c)(3) that provides formal wear, including prom dresses, party dresses, shoes, jewelry, and evening bags, to teens in the greater Rochester area through annual Prom Fairs and ongoing dress drives. The organization's home base is at 30 West Henrietta Road inside the former Dick's Sporting Goods space at Marketplace Mall. Donation drop-off is also accepted at partner retail locations including Chandeliers Boutique in Victor, two Rockcastle Florist locations, and Your Perfect Day in Sodus. Monetary donations are accepted via PayPal through the organization's website.
Feb-Apr is when Fairy Godmothers of Rochester 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. Fairy Godmothers of Rochester collects drop-off or collection event and serves Rochester NY area. 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.
Fairy Godmothers of Rochester 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 May 18, 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.