Amphi Foundation of Tucson, AZ: Amphi Clothing Bank

The love of our neighbor in all its fullness
simply means being able to say,
"What are you going through?"
Simone Weil, French philosopher

Serving the Amphi Community Since 1983

Amphi Clothing Bank Interior The Amphi Clothing Bank was founded by teachers who believed that a child's self-image and emotional wellbeing are essential to learning.

For children in poverty, wearing worn and dated or inappropriate clothes, or being under-dressed in hot or cold weather, can undermine their self-confidence as well as physical health, and dampen enthusiasm for school and healthy social interaction.

We lend dignity to families in need by providing quality used clothing and household items in a clean, caring environment. As a result, thousands of Amphi children have left the Clothing Bank ready to go to school the next morning, dressed for success!

An All-Volunteer Staff

Our volunteers collect and sort more than 40,000 articles of clothing each year. We launder every single item on-site, and if we can't get a white shirt white, we don't put it out.

Families Welcome

Students and their parents, siblings and other family members living in the home, including grandparents, are referred to the Clothing Bank by their schools' nurses.

Selecting Clothing

Each student and family member may select up to five outfits: girls and women - dresses, suits, and separates (blouses, skirts, pants); boys and men - suits, jackets, shirts and pants. They can also add pajamas, nightgowns, bathrobes, coats, shoes and accessories.

Boys' and girls' socks and underwear, all ages, are purchased or donated new, along with other personal items, such as toiletries. Students are provided with five pairs of socks and five sets of underwear.

We Carry Household Items, too

Towels, sheets, and blankets; dinnerware, glassware and flatware; cookware, kitchen supplies and appliances; household appliances; and baby equipment and toys.

To refer a student

We're open to all qualified Amphi K - 12 students and their families on a referral basis. If you need help clothing your child for school, or know of a family in need, please contact his or her school's health services department or guidance counselor.

Hours: Tuesday 9:00A - 11:00A and Thursday 4:00P - 6:00P
3335 N. Stone, Tucson AZ (Behind Amphi High School)

Amphi school directory > Main switchboard - 520-696-5000

A student council raises money for the Amphi Clothing Bank

To volunteer, please contact:
Johnnie Thews, Director or
Cathy Carpenter
520-690-0075
amphfnd@amphi.com >

To make a cash donation:
Please make your check payable to the Amphi Clothing Bank and send it to -

The Amphi Foundation
701 W. Wetmore, Tucson, AZ 85705

To donate clothing: we need boys' and girls' clothing, all ages, especially sizes 4 - 16. We also accept infantwear and clothing for 65+ men and women. New boys' and girls' socks and underwear are in constant demand throughout the year but especially in November and March.

We also appreciate donations of small household items and bed and bath linens, and are in special need of blankets.

To drop-off donations:
Donations may be left at the administrative office of any Amphi school to be picked up and delivered to the Clothing Bank. Please make sure clothing is clean and household items are in good working order, and place all items in plastic bags.

Please call ahead for receiving hours before dropping off donations at the Clothing Bank.