The final numbers are in!

Last month, we wrapped up our Winter OuterWear initiative, which aimed to provide coats, gloves, scarves, and more to those in our community who would otherwise be unable to obtain them in time for winter.

While we were only able to provide coats 2,561 of those individuals at our distribution, those who did not find a winter coat in their correct size were given a coat voucher to be used at the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

A big thank you to our community partners, who were a huge help throughout the initiative. We really appreciate the efforts of Dison’s Cleaners, HyVee, Cumulus Broadcasting, Mayo Clinic, and The Salvation Army.

Thank you, as well, to our volunteer interpreters from Mayo Language Department, Migrant Head Start, and the general community. These volunteers provided interpreting assistance to over 100 families during the distribution.

Finally, we wish to thank the 250 individuals who volunteered more than 800 hours during the entire Winter OuterWear intiative. This is in addition to the hours put in by the staff, interns, and drive/drop site partners!

Winter has not yet started—there is still time to help! You can help by donating any extra coats, boots, snowsuits, gloves, scarves, or anything else that would benefit your neighbors during the winter season. Make donations to The Salvation Army and provide someone else with a warm winter!