The Community Assistance Program (CAP) is holding its annual winter coat drive starting Sunday, September 1 and running through the remainder of the month.
The drive will accept gently used or new coats, gloves, hats, scarves and socks for men, women and children. Men and women sizes XXL and XXXL are in high demand as well as toddler sizes. Any used items should be freshly laundered.
Clothing will be collected at the CAP Center, Blaine Public Library, Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Center, Birch Bay Village Recreation Center, IGA Market, Windermere office in Birch Bay Square, Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club and Semiahmoo Resort. Local churches will also be collecting items.
No appointments are needed to attend the clothing distribution at the CAP Center, 508 G Street in Blaine in mid-October. Distribution will occur from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, October 14 and Friday, October 18; 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 16; and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 19.
CAP is also looking for volunteers to organize and distribute the donated clothing. To volunteer, call Amee Nelson at 360/319-0269 or email amee.nelson@yahoo.com.
CAP is a nonprofit that serves Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts residents with services such as the Thanksgiving baskets, discounted holiday toy store and crisis assistance.
For more information on the coat drive, visit blainecap.org.
