The addition of a thrift shop was more than just a financial benefit. It also provides reasonable clothing and other everyday items to people in need. Different agencies call on the Depot for help. Some of these agencies include The Red Cross, The Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Public Aid, DCFS, and churches in the community. These agencies refer most of the clients that the Depot serves.
People also come in from the community shelter.
The Depot also has an outreach for families in emergency. They provide these families with dishes, blankets, and clothing. Although The Clothing Depot is a non-profit service, they do receive some grant money. The grant money is for a program called Cloth a Child. Carolyn Wells is over the program.