Doreen Jordan sorts through formal dresses and gowns Tuesday at the Woman’s Literary Union at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. Members of the organization have collected over 350 long gowns and over 200 short gowns that will be available during the 9th annual Fairy Godmother Prom Gown Giveaway on Saturday. “Everything from princess gowns to the little black dress,” Jordan, the event chairperson, said. “Not everyone can afford gowns for their prom.” Any student can visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to select a free gown. Accessories such as shoes, scarves and clutches will also be available. The gown giveaway will be the first event at the Woman’s Literary Union since COVID-19 hit Maine in 2020. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Accessories such as shoes, scarves and clutches will be available for free during the 9th annual Fairy Godmother Prom Gown Giveaway on Saturday at the Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Dresses for the 9th annual Fairy Godmother Prom Gown Giveaway hang Tuesday in the Foss Mansion, home of the Woman’s Literary Union at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. The gowns and accessories such as shoes and clutches will be offered for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Donations will be accepted to help care for the historic mansion. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal