SUNY Canton Requests Donations for Virtual Clothing Fair

Canton, NY (01/24/2020) — SUNY Canton is accepting gently used professional attire from the community for their annual virtual clothing fair.

"Online and on-campus students, as well as community members, can find the business wear they need to make a good impression at an interview or a new job," said SUNY Canton Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Support Services Molly A. Mott. "We want to help people feel confident without having to spend a lot of money."

Community members may drop off donations at French Hall's main lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1; Saturday, Feb. 15; or Saturday, Feb. 29. The SUNY Canton Ready Center in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center (Room 224) will also accept donations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The following items are being requested:

• Men's and women's professional suits
• Collared shirts
• Accessories
• Blouses
• Skirts
• Dresses
• Dress shoes; no sneakers or athletic shoes
• Professional scrubs
• Dress pants
• Blazers and dress jackets
• Sweaters
• Ties
• Scarves
• Dress socks, nylons and tights in original packaging

The website, sunycantonclothingfair.org, will be available exclusively to SUNY Canton students from April 11-19. Community members will be able to browse clothing from April 20-29. All items are free of charge.

For more information, contact the SUNY Canton Career Services Office at (315) 386-7119.