Y'alloween is a Houston, Texas youth-founded 501(c)(3) launched by BJ Rottinghaus during his high school freshman year and now active across Houston, Austin, and College Station. The program collects new Halloween costumes through Amazon Wishlists and community in-kind donations, then packages each costume with treats and small goodies before delivery. Distribution partners include local shelters and domestic violence centers serving children whose families can't otherwise afford Halloween outfits. Donations are accepted by drop-off at participating sites and by direct mail to 12645 Memorial Drive, Suite F-1, Box 145, Houston, TX 77024 during the September through November collection window. The drive scales each year with volunteer support and student leadership. Visit yalloween.org for the current year's wish list link and partner locations.
Y'alloween runs a seasonal collection, typically Sep-Nov. 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. Y'alloween collects collection event or drop-off and serves Houston, Austin, College Station. 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.
Y'alloween is listed as Youth-founded program, which is not the same as a registered 501(c)(3). A donation here may not be tax deductible. If deductibility matters to you, ask the program about their status before donating.
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on March 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.