Annual Coat Drive to Benefit The Salvation Army
Bloomington, IL – As the temperatures begin to drop, The Salvation Army of McLean County has started their annual coat drive. The Salvation Army will be collecting coats and winter accessories (hates, gloves scarves etc.) for all ages, beginning in October and continuing through mid-January. We currently have a need for large coats (2XL and Larger) for adults and children’s coats. Coat collection locations include:
- The Salvation Army, 611 West Washington Street, Bloomington, IL
- All Bloomington/Normal Gold’s Gym & Gold’s Gym Express Locations (Through January)
- OrangeTheory Fitness – 1500 E Empire St. A-13, Bloomington, IL 61701
- All Commerce Bank Branch Locations in Bloomington/Normal (Through Thanksgiving)
Distribution began on Tuesday, October 31st and will run through January 30th. Anyone in need of a coat can come to The Salvation Army Community Center located at 611 West Washington Street, Bloomington, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 10 am – 3 pm. To receive a coat, you must bring a Photo ID, Social Security Card(s) for anyone receiving a coat and a current piece of mail.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.
Coat Drive to Aid Salvation Army
McLean County Board Member Jim Soeldner will kick off his 8th Salvation Army coat and clothing drive this month. All types of clothing for all ages will be accepted, along with cash donations.
“We understand the need for clothing in earthquake and hurricane devastated areas, but these donations will stay and be used locally. We have people in need in this county.”, Soeldner states.” In the past 7 years , I ‘ve collected many loads of warm weather gear, and I know it is deeply appreciated.” For info call Jim at 309.530.3876
The drive will be on 4 consecutive Saturdays in October and November, beginning on Saturday, October 21st. The location list is as follows:
Bellflower Lion’s Den Restaurant October 21st 8:00-10:00am
Saybrook Village Park October 21st 10:00-12:00pm
Arrowsmith Uptown Park October 28th 8:00-10:00am
Ellsworth Methodist Church October 28th 10:00-12:00pm
LeRoy Fire Dept. November 4th 8:00-10:00am
Downs Fire Dept. November 4th 10:00-12:00pm
Heyworth Hucks Store November 11th 8:00-10:00am
Towanda Village Hall November 11th 10:00-12:00pm
