You’ll be able to pick up, swap or donate a coat for adults or children completely free of charge at the church on 434 Forest Road, Walthamstow on Saturday, 7th November from 9.30am to 1pm
As the weather gets colder, the Salvation Army in Walthamstow is helping residents to stay warm this winter with a free coat event.
People will have the opportunity to pick up, swap or donate a coat for adults or children completely free of charge at the church on 434 Forest Road, Walthamstow on Saturday, 7th November from 9.30am to 1pm.
Donations of warm coats can be dropped off at Walthamstow Salvation Army from next Monday, 26th October until Thursday, 5th November. This will be the fifth year that the church has run this event having started it in 2021 due to the rising cost of living.
Last year 500 coats were donated and found new owners.
Walthamstow Salvation Army church leader, Major Julie Pell said: “As the cost of living continues to increase and temperatures fall, we see every day how many families and individuals in our community are struggling to afford the basics like a warm winter coat.
“We wanted to provide practical help while giving people a sense of dignity. Everyone is welcome to come in on Saturday, 7th November and choose what they need with no questions asked.
“Our free coat event is also a way of reflecting one of The Salvation Army’s mission priorities of Caring for Creation, as it aims to keep quality clothes out of landfill and in use for longer.”
This campaign is run by Walthamstow Salvation Army and is not a national campaign by The Salvation Army.
Other activity at Walthamstow Salvation Army includes a Community Living Room every Friday where people of all ages are welcome to come in and meet others in the community over a cup of tea or coffee.
For more information visit Walthamstow Salvation Army’s website
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