Foster Pantry is a Wilmington, North Carolina 501(c)(3) founded in 2017 by foster parents to address essential-needs gaps in the southeastern NC foster care system. The organization runs an annual fall Winter Clothing and Costume Donation Drive that accepts new and gently used Halloween costumes alongside winter coats, clothes, and shoes for children in foster care. The 2025 drive deadline was October 15. Donations can be made via drop-off at the organization's office at 20 N 4th Street Suite 5C, through a Walmart costume registry, or by hosting your own drive for an office, church, or community group. Foster Pantry was named 2025 Harrelson Center Partner of the Year and serves infants, children, teens, and aged-out youth across the broader foster care system.
Foster Pantry Costume Drive runs a seasonal collection, typically Sep-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. Foster Pantry Costume Drive collects drop-off or collection event and serves Southeastern NC (Wilmington 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.
Foster Pantry Costume Drive 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.