Operation Cinderella Boutique is a Hernando County Education Foundation program that provides free prom and homecoming dresses to Hernando County, Florida students in financial need. The boutique operates from the Education Foundation's offices at 900 Emerson Road in Brooksville and accepts new and gently used formal dresses for in-person delivery. Students can visit during posted hours to select formal wear at no cost. Donations support the broader Hernando County Education Foundation, which funds classroom grants, teacher recognition, and student programs across the county.
Feb-Apr is when Operation Cinderella Boutique 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 Cinderella Boutique collects drop-off and serves Hernando County FL. 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 Cinderella Boutique 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.