The Monarch Family Support Center for Berkeley County

09/02/2026

We still have some clothing left to give away! Come by anytime today and grab what you need.

We’ll be here until 4 PM — hope to see you!

08/31/2026

Hey folks! 👋 We still have some clothing available! 👚👕 If you’re interested, now’s a great time to grab your favorites before they’re gone! 🛍️✨

07/22/2026

Today!

07/20/2026

07/17/2026

Our back to school clothing giveaway today was a massive success! We were able to serve 45 families and 125 kids with clothing, shoes, and accessories for back to school! Wow!! Without amazing staff and our community we would not be successful! THANK YOU!

07/17/2026

We have been truly overwhelmed by the generosity of our community. Thousands of clothing items, shoes, and accessories have been donated to help local children head back to school with confidence.

Unfortunately, we have also received several disrespectful phone calls and messages towards staff and asking whether everything is brand new or to shop early. We work hard to make events like this possible. This event is first come, first served, and we ask everyone to treat our staff, volunteers, and fellow families with respect.

We want to be clear: all items in this giveaway were generously donated by members of our community. Items are either pre-loved in excellent condition or new. If you are truly in need, we invite you to come see what has been provided with love and kindness.

07/10/2026

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance will begin accepting school clothing allowance applications on Monday, July 20, 2026, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. All families must apply and may do so online at www.wvpath.wv.gov or by requesting a paper application be mailed to them by contacting their local DOHS office or by calling 1-877-716-1212. Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2026, or until the available funds are fully allocated, whichever occurs first. To be eligible for approval, applications must reach the local office before the program closes.

The program’s opening had been on hold amid uncertainty over the state’s federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia has ensured that the funding needed to open the program for families this year will be available.

“We are doing this the right way, and we’re working to make funding streams last. COVID-era reliance on one-time money helped create these challenges, so now we are working to put this program on solid footing. Starting July 20, West Virginia families can apply for the School Clothing Allowance,” said Governor Patrick Morrisey.

Each eligible child will receive a $200 benefit that may be used toward the purchase of appropriate school clothing or piece goods for families who sew clothing for their children.

The monthly income for a family of four for the school clothing program may not exceed $3,483. Verification of income for July 2026 must be submitted with the application.

Income Limits for the School Clothing Allowance Program for 2026: (see below)

School clothing allowance program recipients will receive payments on their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. This allows for both online transactions and an increased choice of vendors when purchasing school clothing or piece goods. The EBT card will operate like a debit card and can be used at any retailer who accepts EBT cash transactions. Parents or guardians of children in foster care will receive the school clothing allowance benefit as a check.

Those needing to update their address may do so at www.wvpath.wv.gov or by calling DoHS’s Customer Service Center at 1-877-716-1212.

07/10/2026

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