The holidays may be over but the spirit of giving doesn’t have to end. With families financially struggling through the current economy and frigid winter temperatures still lingering, generosity is as simple as donating coats and blankets. Donating reusable items is a good way to recycle and reduce items from entering the landfill.
Project Overcoat, an annual coat and blanket collection drive, kicked off on January 12 and runs through January 23. The goal is to collect and distribute over 17,000 new and gently used coats and blankets to be distributed through more than 60 nonprofit agencies serving men, women and children in need in metro Atlanta.
The annual event is sponsored by Atlanta Union Mission, FOX 5, KISS 104.1 FM, FedEx, Kroger and United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. Project Overcoat donation boxes are located at metro Atlanta Kroger stores. Federal Express picks up the collections and delivers them to the Atlanta Union Mission. The United Way along with the Atlanta Union Mission coordinate the distribution to the more than 60 agencies in need.
Giving is good for your spirit, helps those in need, and helps the environment by keeping items out of the trash. Rummage through your closets for extra coats and blankets and visit your area Kroger today. Share your generosity and keep the giving spirit going through the year.
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