Free Winter Garb Available At Southington 'Pop-Up Shop' Friday

SOUTHINGTON, CT — With the thermometer cooling, Southington Community Services' "Operation Stay Warm" is actively looking for help as it looks to help those in the community ward off Jack Frost.

And on Friday, Nov. 15, people are invited to the Calendar House Senior Center in Southington, 388 Pleasant St., Southington.

There, the town and senior center will host a special "pop-up shop" where folks can come and help themselves to myriad pieces of clothing that will help folks battle the cold.

Items available include warm winter outerwear such as coats, gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves and they're available to Southington residents at no cost.

From 9 to 11 a.m., the shop is only open to military veterans, with Calendar House members and Southington residents invited to stop by from 1 to 3 p.m. that day.

Helping Southington Community Services are those who donated items, as well as the Calendar House's "Granny Squares" knitting/crocheting group, whose work helped.

Meanwhile, Southington Community Services said it is especially in need of men's winter coat donations as part of "Operation Stay Warm," which is an ongoing campaign through Dec. 6.

"There is an immediate need for new and/or gently used men's coats in all sizes," wrote the department.

Donations of men's coats (and other items) can be dropped off at the Southington Community Services office at 91 Norton St., Plantsville, from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

For more information on Southington Community Services, click on this link.

From Oct. 1: 'Free Warm Clothing Shop To Open Saturday In Southington'