Project Fairy Godmothers is a Roseville, Minnesota 501(c)(3), operating since 2014, that gives Twin Cities-area students free prom dresses, shoes, and accessories. The program has given away more than 2,000 dresses, collecting donations through partner St. Croix Cleaners locations, which clean the gowns before they are distributed. Its annual giveaway is held in spring, with recent events in mid-April and a donation drive that wraps up in late March. Students select a complete outfit at no cost. Visit projectfairygodmothers.org for this year's donation drop-off locations and giveaway dates.
Mar-Apr is when Project Fairy Godmothers 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. Project Fairy Godmothers collects drop-off and serves Twin Cities metro, MN. 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.
Project Fairy Godmothers 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 June 29, 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.