UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-weather Clothing Drive

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield branches throughout October. Donations from this annual drive will be distributed in partnership with the Amherst Survival Center and Gray House in Springfield.

“This winter, many of our neighbors are worried about keeping up with the rising costs of groceries, heating bills, and rent, all while trying to make the holidays special for their families,” said Miranda Groux, resource coordinator at Amherst Survival Center. “The winter coat drive makes sure that having a reliable winter coat is one less worry. Times are especially tight, and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with UMassFive to provide free winter coats for anybody who needs one.”

UMassFive is accepting clean, new, or gently used coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, snow gear, and boots. Donations should be bagged and dropped off during business hours at the branches located at 200 Westgate Center Dr., Hadley; 25 King St., Northampton; and 233 Carew St. (Mercy Medical Center Rehabilitation Building), Room 110, Springfield.

While the Amherst Survival Center does accept donations directly, limited storage space makes drop-offs at participating UMassFive branches preferred.