The Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry, Inc. is collecting new and clean, gently used outerwear such as coats, jackets, sweatshirts and sweaters. Gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, sleeping bags, tents and blankets are also welcome. All shapes and sizes are needed, but the need is greatest for LARGE and EXTRA LARGE adult sized coats and jackets.
Donations will be accepted at the Alachua County Housing Authority, 703 NE 1st Street in Gainesville between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Coats will be accepted now through March 1, 2011. All donated coats will be distributed free of charge through Coalition member agencies to local people in need.