Children’s Programs
Free items such as clothing and shoes, new backpacks and school supplies, books, Halloween costumes and diapers to ensure local children living in poverty have all they need to thrive.

Samaritan House’s Children’s Programs distribute items for free, so our low income clients do not put their financial security at risk to provide essentials for their kids. We understand how a happy and healthy childhood contributes to achievement throughout life. Samaritan House supports our families with children in a range of different ways, so that kids can be just as prepared as their more affluent peers.
Kids Closet
Children emerging from the Kids Closet with their new clothes say it all. Our welcoming volunteers, generous donors, partnering schools, faith and community organizations, and businesses all work together to provide age appropriate new and gently used clothing for kids in need. The clothes fill the racks in a boutique environment where parents and children can shop together. We know that kids are better equipped to be successful in school when they feel like they fit in with their peers, have confidence and improved self-esteem – and the Kids Closet helps to make that happen all year.
Diapers
We are fortunate to partner with Help a Mother Out a non-profit specializing in accessing diapers to low income families across the Bay Area. With this and our other sources, we have increased the number of diapers available to our families with infants when they visit the Kids Closet each month. It’s a fantastic service that benefits the health and wellbeing of the infant and the family.
Back to School Program
Our Back to School Program serves more than 2,000 children in San Mateo, Redwood City, Daly City and East Palo Alto. They get to chose their own brand new backpack filled with age appropriate school supplies.
Halloween Costumes for Kids
As trick-or-treating is a part of any childhood, we have made it our mission during the month of October to provide new costumes to low-income families free of charge through our Halloween Costume Drives. Unfortunately, our annual Halloween Costume Drive was put on on hold in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to continuing this important tradition when it’s safe to do so.
Check below to find out how to support our Children’s Programs and Kids Closet:
3,138 Items of children's clothing given out last year at our Kids Closet.
Locations
Kids Closet
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Kids Closet
Samaritan House 4031 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
MapBy appointment only.
To receive clothing items from the Kids Closet, speak with your Case Manager.
Call 650-347-3648 to make an appointment.Solo por cita.
Para recibir prendas de vestir del Kids Closet, comuníquese con su administrador de casos.
Llame al 650-347-3648 para hacer una cita.