The Sharing Shelf, a Family Services of Westchester program, runs an annual Halloween costume drive for children across Westchester County. New or excellent-condition gently-used costumes in sizes 4T through youth XL, roughly ages 3 through 16, are accepted at the 47 Purdy Avenue location each September and early October. Drop-offs are scheduled through the organization's online portal with a firm October 15 deadline to allow time for matching and distribution. The Sharing Shelf serves children in low-income Westchester families year-round with new and gently-used clothing, school supplies, and seasonal items beyond just costumes.
The Sharing Shelf Halloween 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. The Sharing Shelf Halloween Costume Drive collects drop-off and serves Westchester County NY. 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.
The Sharing Shelf Halloween 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.