Giving to FirstWorks

How to Volunteer Your Time & Reources to FirstWorks

"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Clothes Closet


  • In 2006 in Memphis, over 1,427 men, women, and children, were clothed from FirstWorks free downtown Clothes Closet.

  • Since 1998, more than 13,125, individuals have received clothing from the Clothes Closet.

All of our clothing comes from donations. To donate stop by 82 North Second Street from 9:30 to 2:00 Tuesday through Friday or call 526-8228. To schedule a clothing drive for your organization or business, call Cathy Armstrong at 526-8228.

Food Pantry


  • In 2006 in downtown Memphis, over 3,317 people did not go to bed hungry because of the Food Pantry operated by FirstWorks.

  • Since 1998, more than 33,489 homeless and displaced citizens have been fed from the FirstWorks Food Pantry.

To donate non-perishable food items, stop by 82 North Second Street from 9:30 to 2:00 Tuesday through Friday or call 526-8228. To schedule a Food or Can Drive for your organization or business, call Cathy Armstrong at 526-8228.

Children's Program


  • In 2006, 35 children started the school year with 4 clean and crisp new uniforms and a brand-new backpack filled to the brim with bright and shiny pencils and pens, notebooks, folders and other needed school supplies.

  • Throughout the year, the children also cheered the home team at various sporting events, spent a day at a farm, laughed at a live theatre production, went roller skating, munched popcorn at the movies, sharpened their skills at bowling and putt putt, and had fun, fun, fun.

All of the money to support the FirstWorks Childrens Program comes from donations. To lend your support call (901) 526-8228 or mail a check to FirstWorks, 82 North Second Street, Memphis, TN 38103.