Bay County organization supplies smiles and clothing

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – “ Save the Closet ” in Panama City Beach is a non-profit organization that provides clothing free of charge to people living in areas impacted by natural disasters.

On Sunday, July 28th they will head to Oklahoma to help residents affected by tornadoes.

If you would like to donate clothes you can drop them off at the donation trailer at the store on Hutchison anytime, or during store hours which are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

“ Save the Closet ” has been around since Hurricane Michael and has provided clothes to 26,000 people across six states.

Every organization member is a volunteer, and every volunteer always puts others before themselves.

“They’re coming because they feel called to do so. They’re not coming for me, even though I think we all get along, we have a great time,” said “Save the Closet” Founder Katy Lingle-Pinson. “They’re here for the organization, I just happen to also be here as well. It’s been humbling, truly, to see what people are willing to give for others when given the opportunity.”

“Save the Closet” needs men’s clothing and clothes for large children, most of all.

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