Donate a Binder

Give your old binder a second life.

Got a binder that doesn't fit, or a spare you never wear? Send it to Point of Pride, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Their Free Chest Binder Program passes new and gently used binders on to trans folks who need them, all over the world.

Point of Pride takes binders and sports bras in every size, style, color, and condition. You can also buy binders or binding tape from us and ship them straight to them as a donation. We point our community to Point of Pride now instead of running our own binder collection.

  1. Pack it up. Put several binders in one box to save on postage. Add Point of Pride's donation form, or a handwritten note with the brand and size (if you know it) of each item.
  2. Mail it to Point of Pride. Use the East Coast address below unless the West Coast one is a lot cheaper for you.
  3. That's it. They sort it and get it to a trans person who needs it, often overseas.

You pay for shipping, and Point of Pride can't pay you back for postage. One binder in a small package usually costs about $4 to mail. For several, a flat-rate box is usually cheaper.

Shipping FedEx to a PO box? Pick "FedEx SmartPost," which hands off to USPS for delivery. Other FedEx options won't deliver to a PO box.

Please send:

  • Binders of any brand, size, color, or style
  • Sports bras
  • Post-op binders, if they're clean and still wearable
  • New or gently used items that are still usable

Please don't send:

  • Anything with signs of blood or other bodily fluids
  • Surgical supplies, like gauze, bandages, scar creams, or wound care
  • Boxers, underwear, packers, prosthetics, or anything that touches genitals directly (these get thrown out)
  • Food, perishables, or anything USPS doesn't allow
  • Gift cards or cash for the person receiving the binder

Have stuff they can't take? A local LGBTQ+ center may know a program that can rehome it.

Point of Pride really prefers the East Coast address. Only use the West Coast one if shipping to Delaware costs too much.

East Coast (preferred):
Point of Pride
PO Box 7824
Newark, DE 19714

West Coast:
Point of Pride
PO Box 10991
Eugene, OR 97440

Need a tax receipt? They're volunteer-run and can't confirm every donation, but they'll make an exception if you contact them before you mail it. You can also get USPS tracking to confirm it arrived.

You can tuck in a handwritten note of support for whoever receives your binder. Donating more than one? Include one note per binder. Point of Pride has ideas on what to write.

Small, all-ages stickers or pins are fine too, as long as they don't add much weight. Skip food, gift cards, and cash, since many binders ship overseas.

Does the person who gets my binder see my info?

No. Point of Pride only keeps your contact info in case there's a problem with your donation. It's never passed on.

Can I put several binders in one box?

Yes, and it's cheaper. One flat-rate box is usually the best deal.

Can I include a cash or check donation for Point of Pride?

Yes. Put it in a small envelope inside the package and label it "POINT OF PRIDE DONATION." That's different from a gift for the person receiving the binder, which they ask you not to send.

Will they confirm they got it?

Usually not. They get too many for their volunteers to confirm each one. Get USPS tracking, or contact them first if you need a tax receipt.

Will they pay me back for postage?

No. Their money goes into the program. For big shipments (25+ binders), contact Point of Pride for help finding the cheapest way to ship.

More on Point of Pride's donate a binder page. Questions about TGS? Email hello@transguysupply.com.