The closet will open for shopping from Feb. 24 to 28 and March 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 1401 Mira Vista Boulevard in Plano.

The 17th Annual Prom Closet at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano will open next month to help girls from anywhere in need of a free prom dress, shoes and accessories. 

To make these dreams possible, the community is invited to donate dresses (sizes 0–30), jewelry, shoes, handbags, and wraps to help complete every girl’s prom look for her special night.

“We’re calling on our community to help make prom dreams come true by donating dresses and accessories,” said Kathy Moore, organizer of the St. Andrew Prom Closet, which provides a unique shopping experience for young women who might otherwise be unable to attend prom.

“Start the New Year by cleaning out your closet and bringing us your gently used dresses, shoes, jewelry, and handbags! You can also purchase new items through our Amazon Shopping Link,” Moore said. “Each year, we rely on the generosity of individuals, local groups, and businesses to make every girl’s experience truly magical.”

The closet will open for shopping from Feb. 24 to 28 and March 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 1401 Mira Vista Boulevard in Plano.

Appointments are required to improve the overall experience and minimize wait times. Online registration for shoppers as well as volunteers begins January 26. Each shopper must be present to select her own dress and accessories and may have one guest, age 16 or older. A volunteer will assist each girl throughout the process, and there will be 40 shopping spots per each 90-minute time slot.

Last year, Prom Closet, a service of the St. Andrew Methodist Women, provided prom attire to 1,323 girls from 322 schools and 110 school districts.

Over the years, Prom Closet has welcomed girls from across Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma as well as exchange students from France, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and Thailand. A total of 1,324 volunteers came together last year to help make prom dreams come true.

“The dedication of these women — and the many volunteers who join them — goes far beyond organizing dresses,” said Rev. Arthur Jones, senior pastor of St. Andrew. “They create an environment where every girl feels loved, valued, and beautiful. Their faith and compassion shine through in everything they do.”

All donations may be dropped off just inside the church’s north entry doors on a designated dress rack. Look for the covered walkway leading to the entrance and see the website for specific drop-off hours.

To sign up to volunteer, shop or find out more information, visit standrewmethodist.org/prom-closet. For any questions, call the Prom Closet informational hotline at 469-385-1810, or email [email protected].

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