The Ann Murray PTA Clothing Bank was established in the late 1950s to solve a major truancy problem – some students were not in school because their parents were unable to provide suitable clothing.  In recent years, the clothing bank has provided clothing to over 3,000 children per year. We have two clothing bank locations and all students served are referred by a the student’s school Guidance Counselor or Social Worker.  A referral form is required for service.  

Volunteers and clothing are always needed to keep this service alive.  BCCPTA/PTSA requests local units to help us keep the clothing bank open by organizing clothing drives in their school or community. There is also a county-wide drive held at least once a year and units can donate annually to the clothing bank when they pay their annual County dues.  

Both clothing bank locations are open during the school calendar year until Memorial Day. They are not open during school holidays or on teacher workdays. The Clothing Bank is coordinated by the Clothing Bank Committee under the direction of the Clothing Bank Chair. 

One location is at Lauderdale Manors Resource Center, 1400 NW 14th Court, Building 4, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. The Lauderdale Manors location is open by appointment only. The second is at Apollo Middle School, 6800 Arthur Street, Hollywood, FL 33024, and is available by appointment only.  Please call or email to make an appointment.

Lauderdale Manors Resource Center

Apollo Middle School