The Sharing Shelf Inc

What The Sharing Shelf Inc does

The Sharing Shelf Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 by former attorney Deborah Blatt, headquartered at 47 Purdy Avenue in Port Chester, New York. The organization operates Westchester County's primary clothing bank for children and teens from birth through age 19, distributing new and gently used clothing, diapers, hygiene and menstrual products, and backpacks free of charge to economically vulnerable families. Distribution occurs exclusively through a referral-based network of 185+ community partners — including nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and government agencies — rather than direct family requests.

The service portfolio comprises five core programs: the Clothing Bank (the foundational warehouse-based distribution program), the Teen Boutique (a boutique-style shopping experience opened in 2024 for referred teens ages 13-19), the Diapers Program (operated as the Westchester County Diaper Bank since full transfer from the Junior League of Central Westchester in 2025, with National Diaper Bank Network membership), Hygiene & Period Products, and the annual Backpacks to School initiative (now in its 16th year). In 2025, impact metrics included 8,540 children clothed, 1,976 backpacks distributed, and 309,532 diapers distributed across 93 community partner agencies.

The revenue model is donation-based, comprising individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and in-kind clothing and essential-item donations. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on volunteer labor (1,625 volunteer slots filled in H1 2025, up 60% YoY), manual sorting and screening at the Port Chester warehouse, and standard digital channels including a website, Facebook, and Instagram. Notable corporate and philanthropic partners include IBM, United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Drew Barrymore and Made by Gather (pro bono training room build, December 2025), Delivering Good, CUUP/Full Beauty Brands, and Khalsa Aid USA.

Name

The Sharing Shelf Inc

Legal name

The Sharing Shelf Inc

Website

https://sharingshelf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Sharing Shelf Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that operates Westchester County's clothing bank for children and teens (birth through age 19), distributing free clothing, diapers, hygiene products, and backpacks through a referral network of 185+ community partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Clothing Bank & Nonprofit Social Services

SIC

Retail-Family Clothing Stores (5651)

akta.pro primary industry

Kids & Baby Specialty Department Stores (CRAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Children's clothing bank
• Diaper distribution program
• Nonprofit clothing assistance
• School supply donations
• Teen boutique services

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Chester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The Sharing Shelf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations of clothing, financial contributions, and volunteer support. The organization receives grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations of clothing and essential items.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Sharing Shelf Inc operates Westchester County's primary children's clothing bank and the Westchester County Diaper Bank, distributing new and gently used clothing, diapers, hygiene and period products, and backpacks filled with school supplies free of charge to children and teens from birth through age 19 facing economic hardship. Services are delivered exclusively through a network of 185+ community partner agencies, schools, and government organizations that refer clients, supplemented by a Teen Boutique where teens can shop with dignity and choice.

Product overview

The Sharing Shelf Inc operates as a unified charitable services organization offering a portfolio of programs addressing clothing insecurity and basic material needs for children and teens from birth through age 19 in Westchester County. The core Clothing Bank serves as the primary platform, supplemented by the Teen Boutique for dignified teen shopping experiences, a Diapers Program for infants and toddlers, Hygiene & Period Products distribution, and the annual Backpacks to School initiative. These services are delivered through partner agencies, schools, and government organizations, with all offerings provided free of charge to qualifying families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teen Boutique: A boutique-style shopping experience for teens (ages 13-19) where they can select their own clothing at no cost in a private and dignified setting.
• Backpacks to School
• Westchester County Diaper Bank

Products and services

• Clothing Bank Core clothing bank program that distributes new and gently used children's and teen clothing (a complete week's worth of seasonally appropriate, size-matched apparel) free of charge to children and teens from birth through age 19 facing economic hardship in Westchester County. Distribution occurs exclusively through 185+ partner agencies, schools, and government organizations that refer children and teens into the program.
• Teen Boutique Boutique-style shopping program for referred teens aged 13-19 in Westchester County who can select their own clothing in a private, dignified setting that resembles a real retail store. Access is by appointment through referrals from partner schools and nonprofit organizations, preserving self-esteem and choice while avoiding the stigma of traditional charity clothing distribution.
• Diapers Program (Westchester County Diaper Bank) Diaper bank program that distributes free diapers to infants, toddlers, and children in need across Westchester County, operated in partnership with the Westchester County Diaper Bank (originally founded by Junior League of Central Westchester) and as a member of the National Diaper Bank Network. In the 12 months from September 2024 through August 2025 the program distributed 309,532 diapers to 5,556 infants and children through 93 community partner agencies.
• Hygiene & Period Products Distribution program for hygiene products and menstrual supplies provided to children and teens in need, anchored by the annual Fill a Box. Period. campaign that collects and distributes period products to the community.
• Backpacks to School Annual initiative distributing backpacks filled with school supplies to students from pre-K through 12th grade across 35 school districts in Westchester County. Backpacks are distributed through 28 partner nonprofit organizations and government agencies for delivery to students, with a target of 2,000 backpacks for the 2026 (16th annual) Backpacks to School event.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43.5% increase in clothing requests in first half of 2025 compared to same period last year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and supporting.

• National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Official member of the National Diaper Bank Network. Two staff members (Emily Jackson and Karina Tarnawsky) joined 18 diaper banks from across NY State for NDBN's annual Advocacy Day in Albany in January 2026 to advocate for $2.5 million in state budget for diaper banks.
• Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnered with JLCW to operate the Westchester County Diaper Bank, founded by JLCW over 11 years ago. JLCW initially operated the diaper bank and The Sharing Shelf served as subcontractor; The Sharing Shelf has now assumed full operational responsibility.
• Delivering GoodmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit that connects organizations like The Sharing Shelf with brand-new overflow clothing and accessories from the apparel industry. Donated six boxes of Ivory Ella items including shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, fuzzy socks, beach/picnic blankets, and towels.
• Khalsa Aid USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided 1,960 pairs of socks (392 children receiving 5 pairs each) to help children stay warm during winter. Demonstrated commitment by asking what was needed most and responding with targeted donations.
• CUUP / Full Beauty BrandsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated brand-new bras with exceptional quality and inclusive sizing. CUUP is celebrated for intimate apparel and is part of Full Beauty Brands. Volunteers sorted and sized every piece for the Teen Boutique.
• Drew Barrymore and Made by GatherflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerActress Drew Barrymore designed a 20' x 30' training and welcome room pro bono. Made by Gather (company behind Beautiful by Drew Barrymore and bella) built the space pro bono. Space serves as warm welcoming area for teens, training space, and volunteer/training area.
• Suburban Pest ControlmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual family picnic doubled as community diaper drive. Employees, families, and vendor partners collected 2,489 diapers and 2,568 wipes for The Sharing Shelf.
• United Way of Westchester and PutnamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaming up for third annual diaper drive. Partnership leverages United Way's community presence and network to meet diaper needs in the community.
• IBMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the Sock-tober sock drive for the third consecutive year. Major corporate partner supporting sock donations.
• Life Thru Hoops AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder David Boykin delivered impressive sneaker, sock and clothing drive. Organization works with student athletes, parents, and professional athletes to help young people make informed decisions.
• Gap Store (Nanuet)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Sock-tober sock drive supporting children in Westchester.
• Venture TogethersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization from Rockland County providing care and employment training to individuals with special needs. Assisted with transforming the warehouse from Backpack Factory back to Clothing Bank, lifting 150+ bags of donated clothing and loading 200 boxes of new apparel.
• 185+ Community PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of nonprofits, schools, and government agencies that place requests for resources. These partners work directly with economically vulnerable families and refer children for clothing assistance.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Austin Diaper Bank: Regional NDBN member diaper bank distributing free diapers to families in central Texas through partner agencies. Comparable scale and operating model within the same NDBN network.
• Little Essentials: Nonprofit providing clothing, diapers, and baby gear to low-income families through partner agencies, focused on the NYC metro area. Direct regional analog given proximity and overlapping donor networks.
• Diaper Bank of North Carolina: Regional diaper bank affiliate of NDBN with a comparable model of diaper distribution through partner agencies. Comparable as a peer NDBN-member diaper bank operating at similar scale.

Broad incumbents

• National Diaper Bank Network: National umbrella and advocacy organization for diaper banks, of which The Sharing Shelf became an NDBN member through the Westchester County Diaper Bank takeover. Relevant as the sector convener and federal/state funding advocate.

Direct peers

• Good+Foundation: National nonprofit that partners with a network of social service agencies to provide new and high-quality children's clothing, shoes, and essentials to families in poverty. Direct analog in the kids' essentials donation-bank category.
• Cradles to Crayons: Nonprofit 'clothing bank' model that collects new and gently used children's essentials and distributes them free to children in need through partner organizations. Operates a similar warehouse-based, partner-referred GTM motion.
• Kids in Need Foundation: National nonprofit distributing clothing, school supplies, and essentials to children in need through partner schools and organizations. Closely aligned in product mix (clothing + backpacks) and partner-driven distribution model.
• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit providing children living in poverty with diapers, clothing, and basic necessities, distributed through a network of partner agencies. Closest large-scale analog to The Sharing Shelf's clothing bank plus diaper bank model.

Emerging players

• Birthday Wishes: Nonprofit serving children experiencing homelessness and poverty with birthday parties and essential gifts through partner shelters. Comparable in mission and partner-referred distribution to vulnerable children, though not clothing-focused.
• Period (period.org): Nonprofit addressing period poverty by distributing menstrual products through partner agencies. Comparable to The Sharing Shelf's Hygiene & Period Products distribution arm and shared social assistance GTM motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheSharingShelf
• Instagraminstagram.com/thesharingshelf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-sharing-shelf

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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