Operation Prom National Network is a Bronxville, New York 501(c)(3) that provides free prom dresses and tuxedos to high school students who cannot afford them, working through affiliated chapters in states including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, California, and Indiana. Donations are handled by the individual chapters rather than a central warehouse, so donors are directed to find and contact a location near them; the national organization does not publish a mailing address for donated garments. Its published condition standard is that items be new or gently used, cleaned or new with tags, and free of stains, damage, excessive wear, or pilling. Alongside dresses it accepts tuxedos, suits, ties and bow ties, jewelry, new shapewear and strapless bras, and new shoes, which makes it one of the few programs in this directory explicitly set up for students shopping for menswear. Contact Info@PromNationalNetwork.org or use the chapter finder at promnationalnetwork.org to arrange a donation.
Mar-May is when Operation Prom National Network 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 Prom National Network collects drop-off and serves National chapter network; donate through a local chapter. 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 Prom National Network 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.