“Xris Thomas, also known as X, gives away clothing at a pop-up event in Market Square Tuesday. Thomas runs the FXBG Free Closet, which teamed up with The Table at St. George’s, a free farmers-market style operation.”
– Tyrone Brown, Fredericksburg Free Press [6/9/26]
“What happens when a city’s extra shirts, shoes, and hoodies become a lifeline instead of landfill? We sit with the founder of Fredericksburg Free Closet to share how a donated cargo van, a few rolling racks, and a lot of heart evolved into a mobile, zero-cost clothing shop serving neighbors with dignity.” – FXBG Neighbors Podcast [3/17/26]
“At its core, FXBG Free Closet isn’t just about clothing racks and supply bins. It’s about dignity. It’s about removing barriers. It’s about meeting people where they are — literally and figuratively.”– 93.3 WFLS, “Local Hidden Gem” [3/6/26]
“What started with a simple mission, give clothing and essentials to anyone who needs them, no questions asked, has turned into a movement… Now they’re growing again, transforming a storage unit into a mini free store that will open once a month, expanding their reach into South Stafford.” – Dori Stewart, FXBG Neighbors Connect [2/17/26]
“Many organizations came together Monday to show love for the homeless, including volunteers from Piney Branch Baptist Church in Spotsylvania, the Fredericksburg Christian Car Club and FXBG Free Closet, which provided the clothing for the homeless Monday night.” – Jamar Billingsley, Fredericksburg Free Press [11/27/2025]
”With his spiked hair and contagious smile, Thomas is known to all as “X.” He used to run a popular website, then sold it which gave him the freedom to “work on stuff I care about. Turns out, I care about clothes, I didn’t even see that one coming,” he said, laughing… “If you need help, we got you — no questions asked…” – Cathy Dyson, The Free Lance-Star [11/7/25]
“This is a great alternative to some other ways you can donate clothes to which are for-profit, but with FXBG Free Closet those who are in need can come in and get these clothes for free – no charge at all. I can’t imagine the impact that makes in some of these people’s lives.” – Jeremy Grey, The Jeremy Grey Show on B101.5 [5/21/25]