The annual Coats For All gets underway on Nov. 1 and organizers have a wonderful catch phrase for their program: "Give warmth and get a warm feeling yourself."
Coats For All is an opportunity for community-minded folks to go through their used winter wear and donate them to a good cause that runs from Nov. 1 to 27.
People are asked to take their used winter coats, snowsuits, toques, mitts and scarves to 100 Mile Laundromat (located in Owen Square across from the library on Birch Avenue).
Laundromat owner Andrew Hofmarks, who is donating his time and machines, says the best time to drop of the winter wear is between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
"If labels say "machine washable," it would be appreciated if this could be done before drop-off, as well as any minor repairs. Please label items "washed" or "needs to be washed," says key organizer Wendy Hamblin.
Leather clothing cannot be accepted, she adds.
Items will be distributed locally. People in need can pick up coats and other items between Nov. 5 and 30 at Loaves & Fishes Outreach, South Cariboo Health Unit, Youth Zone, Ministry of Children and Families, Canim Lake Band, Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, 100 Mile Food Bank and Canadian Mental Health Association.
The program only operates in November.
People who need to have donated clothing picked up can call Wendy at 250-791-0024.