REDUCE WASTE.

CREATE IMPACT.

Give your pre-loved items a second life.

Support children | Create Livelihood | Protect our planet

Drop-off Address
Plot No – 72, Block – GD, Rajdanga Main Road, Ground Floor, P.S. – Kasba, Kolkata – 700107

Why It Matters

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. These three simple words have guided sustainable living for decades, yet the problem of textile waste continues to grow. With increasing clothing consumption and the rise of fast fashion, millions of usable garments end up in landfills every year. At My Children Foundation, we are working to change this. We collect pre-loved clothing, carefully inspect and sort every item, and give it a second life through reuse, recycling, redesign, or repurposing—reducing waste while creating opportunities for people and the planet.

🌍 Great for the Planet

Every donated item helps reduce textile waste, conserve water and energy, and lower carbon emissions. Giving clothes a second life keeps them out of landfills and protects our environment.

❤️ Helps Those in Need

Your pre-loved clothes can become someone’s cherished possession. Instead of being discarded, they bring dignity, comfort, and joy to children and families who need them most.

🏡 Declutter with Purpose

Clearing out your wardrobe has never been easier. Donate clothes you no longer use, free up space at home, and make a meaningful difference at the same time.

👩‍🔧 Creates Livelihoods

Sorting, repairing, redesigning, and upcycling donated items creates income opportunities for artisans and supports a more sustainable, circular economy.

♻️ Encourages Responsible Living

By donating, reusing, and choosing sustainable products, you reduce unnecessary consumption and help build a culture where resources are valued instead of wasted.

How It Works

1. PACK
Pack your clean, usable clothes and household items.
2. DROP / PICKUP
Drop them at our office or request pickup in exceptional cases.
3. SORTING
We inspect every item, accept suitable donations and sort them carefully.
4. EARN IMPACT POINTS
Receive Impact Points based on the quantity, quality and usability of your donations.

Important

We carefully inspect every donated item. We reserve the right to accept or reject donations based on their condition and usability. Rejected items must be taken back by the donor and cannot be left at our office.

DOs & DON’Ts

  • There is no age or gender restriction.
  • Do not call before 10 am or after 8 pm.
  • No used undergarments.
  • Although we will wash, disinfect and iron, please wash your clothes before you donate.
  • Don’t be afraid to include high-end items like a suit or formal dresses. There is no point to keep them and clutter your wardrobe if you don’t use. Let someone enjoy it.
  • No heavily stained, worn garments.

WHAT WE WILL DO WITH YOUR CLOTHES

After collection of all clothes, our team will screen all clothes and put into different buckets depending on condition, quality & usage. Then we will treat them in 3 different ways –

1. Recycle: With the help of our recycling vendors, we will disinfect, wash and iron selected clothes. We will try to repair all the damages as much as possible. Once processing is done, we will try to distribute those clothes among needy people as much as possible. Depending on the quantity of clothes, we may circulate those clothes in the formal market through our vendors.

2. Redesign: Some clothes may deserve redesigning to give a different, attractive look e.g. transforming jeans into shorts or. With the help of professional designer, we will redesign, rebranded those clothes and conduct a charity sales to raise fund.

3. Repurpose: Some clothes may no longer be used for their original purpose. Our experts will evaluate and convert them to something else to use them differently e.g. making a quilt or pillow from old T-Shirts.

SUPPORT US

Running this program needs significant fund. You contribution is crucial for us to remain sustainable and scale our operation. If you wish to support this cause, please click the below button.

*All your donations are exempt from Income Tax under Section 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961. 

A Few Glimpses

Give your old clothes a new life!
Clothes are getting ready :).
Journey to share joy...
Clothes distribution to girls.
Clothes distribution to boys.

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