October 21, 2019

Winter Clothing and Coat Drive | Donations to Benefit Veterans and Individuals in Need

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State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) announced today that he is sponsoring a Clothing and Coat Drive to benefit veterans and individuals in need this upcoming winter season. With colder temperatures on the way, Rep. Yaccarino, with assistance from various local businesses and organizations, is asking local families to look in their bureaus and closets for donations of clean, new or gently used, coats and new hats, gloves, socks, thermal underwear, shirts and pants.

The event begins November 1^st and runs through November 29^th with a drop off ceremony on Saturday, November 30^th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 76 located at 20 Church Street in North Haven.

Donations of all items collected will be presented to The Columbus House and Life Haven for distribution to veterans and individuals in need.

Winter coats for both men and women. Preferred items include (sizes large and up):

Heavy duty winter-style parkas and/or ski-type coats
Weatherproof or water-resistant coats
Coats with hoods
Coats must be clean and in good condition with no stains and/or rips. Buttons and/or zippers need to be in good working condition
No leather, fleece, or wool short or long length coats will be accepted

New winter items for both men and women include:

Thermal underwear (sizes medium and up, tops & bottoms)
Sweat shirts (sizes medium and up)
Sweat pants (sizes medium and up)
Hats
Gloves
Winter heavy socks

Drop-off Locations include:

The American Legion, Post 76

20 Church Street – North Haven, CT

McDonald’s

129 Washington Avenue – North Haven, CT

Arnold’s Jewelers

117 Washington Avenue – North Haven, CT

DJ’s Cards & Comics

1 Lincoln Street – North Haven, CT (corner of Lincoln & Washington)

Bagelicious II

91 Washington Street – North Haven

Yaccarino Automotive

319 Washington Avenue – North Haven

For more information, or if you would like to assist with the collection, please contact Rep. Yaccarino at 800-842-1423 or visit his Website at www.repyaccarino.com.

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