‘Operation Bundle’ Coat Drive Is Collecting Winter Items: DeKalb

DECATUR, GA — DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with The Covenant Church to host Operation Bundle, a community coat drive designed to provide winter gear for those in need.

DeKalb County residents are encouraged to support Operation Bundle by taking their donations of new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks to The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd. in Decatur now through Nov. 27.

“There is currently a great need for coats and other essential clothing for the colder months ahead,” said Commissioner Cochran-Johnson in a news release. “I know first-hand that the residents of DeKalb County are caring and generous, so I am confident that together we can make a world of difference this winter.”

The homeless population count conducted by DeKalb County’s Community Development Department during the last few years revealed that nearly 200 people were found sleeping outdoors, with a majority being single adult males, according to a news release. With this in mind, Operation Bundle is requesting winter items for men, women and children of all ages, with a specific need for men’s coats.

“As a church, we are committed to serving the community,” said Pastor Quincy Lavelle Carswell II of The Covenant Church. “We could not do this without the support and generosity of our fellow DeKalb County residents or the partnership of Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson.”

Operation Bundle will culminate with a celebration at The Covenant Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. The community is encouraged to attend.