Coats, gloves sought for Interfaith drive in Whatcom County
Coats, jackets, gloves and other new or gently used outerwear are being sought by Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County for its annual winter coat drive.
The coalition will distribute more than 3,000 coats to adults and children this fall in Bellingham, Blaine, Deming and Ferndale, according to its news release.
People who want to donate can do so through Oct. 18 at all Banner Bank branches in Whatcom County, and participating congregations.
Knitters also may donate hand-knitted hats, scarves and mittens to the drive.
The winter wear will be distributed during October in the following places:
Location | Dates | Time |
Livingston International Warehouse | Tuesday, Oct. 13 Wednesday, Oct. 14 Friday, Oct. 16 | 9 a.m.-noon 5-7 p.m. 9 a.m.-noon |
United Church of Ferndale | Wednesday, Oct. 21 Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Assumption Gym | Saturday, Oct. 24 Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Foothills Food Bank at St. Peter Catholic Church | Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 9-11:30 a.m. |
Additional information is at Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County at 360-734-3983, info@interfaith-coalition.org and interfaith-coalition.org.
This story was originally published October 2, 2015 at 1:33 PM with the headline "Coats, gloves sought for Interfaith drive in Whatcom County."