Two Fairfield seniors and a graduate student unveiled a new initiative on Friday to provide free clothing and everyday items to students at the North Benson campus.

Stag Share Closet includes hygiene products, school supplies, umbrellas, flip-flops and once fully developed, the founders hope to include casual and professional clothing.

“It’s a welcoming and accessible space where students can freely take what they need without barriers, helping to reduce stigma and normalize the use of support resources,” said Janeth Menna, a politics student who cofounded the program.

While the event unveiling was at the Campus Ministry McGrath Commons, the “closet” is fully portable and the team expects to do pop-up events across campus next semester. The pop-ups will be announced on the project’s Instagram page. 

The initiative also joins the Food Pantry located in the same building, which has an assortment of canned food, toiletries and dry goods for students at risk of hunger.

Mishal Qureshi, a senior in accounting and finance, said the Stag Share Closet project focuses on expanding access to everyday essentials. 

“It allows students to get what they need in a way that still maintains their dignity without feeling singled out for having to explain their situation,” said Qureshi. “This is about being more aware, more intentional and more supportive as a community because no need is too small and all of it matters.”

While the project looks to support commuter students, it is open to any student who has a need.

Students interested in donating or participating in the project can contact via Instagram or email at stagsharecloset@gmail.com.