Portland Community Fund Association Coat Drive will run October 6th to October 21st

The Portland Community Fund Association Coat Drive will run October 6th to October 21st. We will collect clean, usable warm weather coats of all sizes along with snow pants, hats, mittens, gloves and boots. The collection “bus” will be located at Bill’s Party Store at 1153 East Grand River, Portland. We will also take nonperishable food items. This is the only location to drop off your items.

No general clothing or garage sale items! PLEASE DO NOT donate these items in the bus. Your help is appreciated!

The Coat Giveaway will be Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, located at 8867 Kent St, Portland (just south of I-96). Coats and outerwear are available to anyone needing them.

Another option to get a coat is to visit the Portland Community Clothes Closet located at the Methodist Church, 310 Bridge Street. They are open Mondays 9 am to noon and Thursday 4 pm to 6 pm.

The Annual Coat Drive and Giveaway is grateful for the support of Portland Public Schools, Ted Goodman of Goodman Dairy Farm, Joel VanSlambrouck/ Scott Teachout of G&B Pool Supply and Bill’s Party Store. Neighbors Helping Neighbors!