Community needs meet community care
A free, dignified hub connecting families to essentials and services
Community Threads Store (CTS) is CLCL Foundation’s Phase 2 pilot initiative offering free access to clothing, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, linens, children’s items, and accessories in a welcoming, choice‑based environment. CTS builds on community trust established through Free Family Fun Nights and deepens connections to resource navigation, warm handoffs, and clinical and social supports associated with the CCC Line.
Every item matters
Community Threads Store – Wishlist
Donation Drop-off Hours
Date: Febuary 11th Wednesday, Time: 11am-4pm
Date: Febuary 12th, Thursday, Time: 3pm-5pm
Date: Febuary 14th , Saturday, Time: 11am-4pm
Date: Febuary 15th Sunday, Time: 11am-4pm
Items Received for Store Preparations and Operations
Items Received for Store Preparations and Operations
| Hangers | Garbage Bags |
| 2 Curtains | Bose Radio and CD Changer |
| 1 Curtain Tension Rod | Desk Light |
| 1 Curtain Rings Set | Office Light |
| Vanity Desk Table | TV |
| Flat Desk | Broom |
| Large Coffee Table | Dustpan |
| 2 Side Tables with Shelves | Office Supplies |
| 2 Short Mirrors | |
| Size Tags | |
| Paper Towels | |
| Cleaning Supplies | |
| Toilet Paper |
For Community Threads Store Supply
For Community Threads Store Supply
| Children’s Clothes | Feminine HygieneProducts |
| Infant/Toddler Clothes | School Supplies |
| Children’s Shoes | Winter Coats/Hats |
| New Children’s Underwear | Prom Dresses |
| New Children’s Socks | New Swimsuits |
| Diapers | Men’s Clothes |
| Wipes | Women’s Clothes |
| Baby Bath Supplies | Teen Clothes |
| Hygiene Products | Kids Chairs |
| Cleaning Supplies | |
| Accessories – jewelry, belts, ties, scarfs, handbags | |
| Kids Books | |
| Linens: towels, sheets, blankets | |
| New Brushes/Combs | |
| Depends (Adult Pads) |
Overview
Community Threads Store provides families with high‑quality, gently used and new items at no cost. The store is intentionally low barrier and stigma free so families can meet basic needs with dignity and choice. On‑site staff and volunteers offer discreet assistance, private fittings, curbside pickup, and immediate referrals from the Community Care Connection (CCC) Line to local agencies and donation sites.
What We Offer
- Clothing and footwear for all ages — seasonal, sorted by size and style.
- Hygiene products — new underwear, socks, travel kits, and unopened personal care items.
- Cleaning supplies and household basics — small cleaning kits and essential household items.
- Linens and bedding — clean sheets, towels, and blankets.
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Children’s items and accessories — baby gear, toys, books, school supplies, and backpacks.
- Special occasion support — graduation outfits, interview attire, and holiday items.
- Resource navigation — on‑site staff provide warm handoffs to housing, mental health, and benefits services.
How Shopping Works
- Free and dignified — families choose items at no cost; no proof of income required.
- Choice and privacy — items are displayed for self‑selection; private fitting rooms are available.
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Brief intake — a brief intake helps is required before shopping, some items are mandatory but most are voluntary.
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CCC Line Crossover — staff can also match resources and offer warm handoffs; participation is voluntary.
- Referral friendly — agencies can refer families or schedule group visits; staff coordinate pickups and follow‑up.
Strength through connection
Pilot Program Phase
Phase 2 of a three‑part Pilot Program
CTS advances pilot goals by reducing parental stress, establishing a sense of community, increasing protective family experiences, and creating clear pathways from prevention programs to clinical and social services.
Phase 1
Launched with Community Care Connection (CCC) Line, creating low‑barrier entry points, and providing donation site referrals specific to the needs of callers, designed to help with hard-to-find items like diapers, pet food, free vision, health, and mental health care, utility assistance, and population-specific resources like those designed for veterans or people with HIV.
Phase 2
Community Threads Store, which converts that trust into tangible supports while strengthening pathways to care.
Phase 3
Establish a referral and delivery system, allowing the CCC “Warm Line” to act as a substitute for hotline reports when only tangible items are needed; this will benefit not just families, but elderly, disabled, veterans, young adults, and more.
Stability now, safety tomorrow
Impact and Outcomes
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Prevention focus — providing material supports reduces household instability and creates opportunities for early connection to services that prevent crises.
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Crisis prevention is more important than ever as there is no emergency youth shelter for young people anywhere across the tri-county Jersey Shore. Given the lack of Safe Haven spaces, preventing runaway and homeless youth is even more critical.
Donate Items and Support
We accept:
Clean, gently used clothing; new underwear, bras, swimsuits, and socks; unopened hygiene products; backpacks; linens; and small household items; accessories, cleaning supplies, kids' items, and more. Seasonal donations are especially helpful during back‑to‑school and winter months.
Donation guidelines:
Items must be clean and functional. We cannot accept large furniture, expired products, or recalled items. Large or bulk donations are accepted by appointment.
Community-powered support
Volunteer and Partnership Opportunities
- Volunteer roles: sort and size donations, staff the store, assist shoppers, provide intake and navigation support, and help with special events; train to become a CCC Line phone operator and CTS intake coordinator.
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Partner roles: local businesses and faith groups can sponsor, donate, or host item-specific drives; schools can plan for free holiday shopping options for their students; and agencies can arrange referral visits and group pickups.
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Collaborative roles: local nonprofits can coordinate with the CTS to ensure the populations they serve have access to these crucial resources.
Location, Hours, and Contact
Physical Address
270 Chambers Bridge Road, Unit 11, Brick, NJ 08723
Mailing Address
PO Box 601 Toms River, NJ 08754
Easy access support
Plan a Visit or Referral
- Walk in during open hours or call to schedule a private appointment.
- Agencies may arrange group visits or referral pickups by contacting our intake coordinator.
- Transportation assistance options are available through partner organizations; ask staff for details.
Immediate care, lasting impact
Why Community Threads Store Matters
CTS is more than a distribution site—it's a community resource that restores dignity, reduces stress, and opens doors to lasting supports. By meeting immediate material needs in a respectful setting and offering warm handoffs to care, CTS strengthens family stability and advances CLCL’s mission to prevent homelessness, trafficking, family crises, and child maltreatment.