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South Jersey Leaders Help Students Get Prom-Ready for Free
Donations from Men's Wearhouse and community partners provide dresses, tuxedos, and accessories for local teens.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Leaders in Camden County, New Jersey are ensuring that local high school students have everything they need to attend prom this year, free of charge. The Camden County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor's Office, Police Department, and Department of Corrections have partnered to collect donated prom attire, including dresses, tuxedos, and accessories. Men's Wearhouse has also contributed by providing free tuxedos and suits. Hundreds of brand-new and gently used options will be available for students to choose from at the Camden County Boathouse on Tuesday evening.
Why it matters
Prom can be an expensive rite of passage for high school students, with the average family spending over $1,000 on attire, transportation, tickets, and other costs. By providing free prom attire, this initiative ensures that all students, regardless of their family's financial situation, can participate in this special event.
The details
The prom giveaway event will take place from 5 p.m. to late evening on Tuesday, March 10th at the Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken. Students can either walk in or make an appointment to select their prom outfits from the hundreds of donated dresses, tuxedos, and accessories that will be available.
- The prom giveaway event will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 5 p.m. to late evening.
The players
Camden County Board of Commissioners
The county government organization that partnered to collect donated prom attire for local students.
Camden County Sheriff's Office
A law enforcement agency that collaborated with other county departments on this prom giveaway initiative.
Camden County Prosecutor's Office
The county's prosecuting attorney's office that worked with other agencies to support local students for prom.
Camden County Police Department
The county's main law enforcement agency that participated in the prom attire donation drive.
Camden County Department of Corrections
The county department responsible for the local correctional facilities that contributed to the prom giveaway effort.
Men's Wearhouse
A national retailer that partnered with the county by providing free tuxedos and suits for the prom giveaway.
What’s next
Students interested in receiving free prom attire can either walk in or make an appointment on the Camden County website to select their outfits at the Camden County Boathouse on Tuesday, March 10th.
The takeaway
This community-driven initiative demonstrates the power of local leaders and businesses coming together to support high school students and ensure that financial barriers don't prevent anyone from experiencing the joy and milestone of prom.
