Created in 1986 as a mayoral initiative under former Mayor Ed Koch and now managed by Peter Young Housing, Industries & Treatment, New York City Clothing Bank is the only program in New York City to distribute new apparel, toys and other goods to help New Yorkers in need.

Assisted by dedicated volunteers, key financial contributors and more than 300 apparel manufacturers and other organizations, New York City Clothing Bank's community resource center annually distributes up to $10 million worth of donations to non-profit and government agencies serving approximately 80,000 adults and children throughout the five boroughs.

New York City Clothing Bank also participates in New York's emergency response initiatives as a key partner in New York City Voluntary Organizations active in Disaster. Later this year, New York City Clothing Bank will be launching its own warehouse and distribution training program.