Cornerstone Again Offering Free Halloween Costumes

VERNON, CT — Cornerstone's Clothing Bank is agin offering free Halloween costumes for those who may not otherwise be able to afford one.

The 2024 Cornerstone Halloween Boutique will be open on Oct. 10. Children and adults in the community will be able to receive free costumes.

Cornerstone officials are reaching out to the community for donations, particularly costumes for older children in size ranges of 14/16and larger or XL and larger.

"Each year, Cornerstone strives to make Halloween a memorable experience for all families, regardless of their financial situation.," organization officials said. "We are grateful for the support we have received in the past and are once again counting on our generous community to help ensure everyone has access to costumes."

Those wishing to donate costumes can bring them to the Cornerstone Clothing Bank, located at 3 Prospect St, in Downtown Rockville. Donations are accepted at the back of the building near the garage door during the following times:

• Mondays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 10 a.m to 1 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sign-ups for those interested in "shopping" at the Halloween Boutique will be announced soon.

"All donations are deeply appreciated and will help make Halloween magical for many local families," Cornerstone officials said.

To learn more about the Halloween Boutique or other upcoming events at Cornerstone see www.cornerstone-cares.org/events.