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No cost Clothing, Showers and Hygiene Help in Rhode Island

Where to find free clothes, a shower, laundry, diapers and basic needs in Rhode Island, from community action agencies, the WARM Center, Foster Forward, Youth Pride and 211.

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Hi friend. Clean clothes and a shower can make a hard day a little easier. These places offer help for free. Call ahead when you can, because supplies and hours change.

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Quick answers

Where can I get free clothes?

The WARM Center in Westerly runs WARM Wardrobe, a clothing program with items for kids and adults, work clothes and warm winter layers. Call 211 to find more clothing closets near you.

Official page: warmcenter.org

Where can young people get a shower and clean clothes?

Foster Forward's Youth Drop In Center in East Providence is for young people up to age 25 who are homeless or in unstable housing. It has a shower, washer and dryer, a food pantry, a hot meal and a clothing closet with socks, shirts and sweatpants. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call 401 438 3900 extension 110.

Official page: fosterforward.net/youth-dropin-center

Is there a clothes closet for LGBTQ+ youth?

Youth Pride, Inc. is a drop in center for LGBTQIA2S+ youth age 24 and under. It has a basic needs pantry and a clothes closet, and counseling by appointment. Regular hours are Monday to Wednesday for ages 14 to 24, 2:30 to 6 pm. Check the website because hours change by season.

Official page: youthprideri.org

Where can I get diapers and baby supplies?

Project Undercover gives diapers, baby wipes, and kids' socks and underwear. Call 401 773 4250. In Providence, CAPP also offers diapers and baby supplies. Call 401 273 2000.

Official page: rifoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Regional-Directory-Final.pdf

Where can veterans get hygiene items?

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island runs a community supported food pantry and a personal hygiene program for veterans in need. The office is at 1010 Hartford Ave in Johnston. Call 401 383 4730, weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Official page: osdri.org

Your next steps

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Pick the closest place and call ahead about hours.
Ask what clothes or kits they have right now.
Bring a bag and your ID if you have one.
Dial 211 if none of these are near you.

All done. You are ready, friend.

Bunkly tip: Foster Forward says its drop in center can serve as a temporary mailing address for young people. A steady address helps with SNAP and job papers.