Carol’s Closet serves our Glastonbury neighbors who are currently on the Snap program, providing them with paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, toothpaste, facial tissues personal care products and pet food.

Our partner churches include:

Buckingham Congregational

Congregation Church in S. Glastonbury

First Church of Christ Congregational

Lutheran Church of St. Mark

We are an all volunteer group with 100% of funding coming from donations.

Have you ever wanted to volunteer for Carol's Closet ?We have several er opportunities for you to get involved!

Third Saturday of Every Month:

1. Volunteers are needed to help in the distribution of paper products from 10:00am - 11:15 am on the third Saturday of each month. This includes greeting the guests, helping them to their car, offering refreshments and managing the clothing and giveaway tables.

2. Clothing Team - Join the Clothing Team to help sort and organize the mountains of clothing donations that come in each month. Requires coming to church to help out for 1-2 hours once or twice a month. Days/times would be either on a weekend day or weekday evening.

3. Pick up the goods & deliver to church - Join the Delivery Team and make a run to Dollar Tree in Wethersfield about every 6 weeks to pick up the boxes of paper towels, toilet paper, etc. and bring them to church. Two to three drivers are needed for each run. Drivers must have an SUV, mini-van, or truck.  

4. Set Up Team - Help set up the "goods" the Friday before distribution day. Requires coming to church on Friday to spend about an hour setting up. Time will be TBD.

If you can help with any of these tasks, even occasionally, please contact the church office. Thank you!

Financial donations are gratefully accepted by clicking below to donate electronically or checks can be made out to Carol’s Closet and mailed to St. James’. If you would to get your group involved contact the church office for more details.

Saturday, November 1st join us for a Tea & Quilt Sale to benefit Carol’s Closet Paper Pantry. From 1pm - 4pm there will be an offering of beautiful handmade quilts, handknit hats and scarfs, floral arrangements, jewelry and handicrafts. Entry to the sale and parking are free.

From 2pm - 4pm ticket holders will enjoy tea, tea sandwiches, and sweets. Tickets are $25. All proceeds will support Carol’s Closet Paper Pantry.