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Loan Closet

Couple selecting items from the Loan ClosetThe Loan Closet provides second-hand and new household items: kitchenware (pots, pans, dishes), linens (blankets, sheets and towels), irons, toasters, etc., for international students and visitors to borrow during their time at Stanford. Items in the closet were either donated by CCIS volunteers or purchased using the nominal fees charged each student who borrows items.

If you’re interested in the Loan Closet program or have any requests or feedback, please fill out the interest form (Google Form).

The Loan Closet will be open on weekdays in September from 10 am to 4 pm. To schedule an appointment at other times of the year contact the Loan Closet chair.

Internationals:

“The Loan Closet is a really great place to find everything you need when setting up house. Please convey a big thank you to all the volunteers and staff who make this possible.”
—Ashwin Sunil Apte

How to participate

  • The Loan Closet is located in the basement of Abrams in Escondido Village.
  • The cost is $20.00 for one person and $40.00 for a couple.
  • Items that are still in good condition must be returned to the Loan Closet at the end of your stay.
  • During Orientation in September, you may sign up for an appointment at the Bechtel International Center immediately following each “Maintaining Legal Status” session.
  • To schedule an appointment at other times of the year contact the Loan Closet chair.

Volunteers:

Volunteer welcomes internationals to the Loan ClosetAt any time during the year, but particularly in early September, we would love your donation of household goods in clean and gently used condition. Small appliances—such as toasters, rice cookers, tea kettles and coffee makers—are especially welcome.

The Loan Closet also needs flatware, plates, bowls, drinking glasses, cutlery, manual can openers, pots and pans.

We could use your help at the Loan Closet during the two weeks of Orientation in mid-September.

How to participate

Contact the Loan Closet chair to:

  • Learn about donating items.
  • Sign up to work in the Loan Closet in 3-hour shifts on weekdays from 10 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 4 pm.
  • Learn about volunteering in the Loan Closet.

For more information contact the Loan Closet chair