Help The Poor In MetroWest During Winter Clothing Drive

MARLBOROUGH, MA — One of the area's biggest annual clothing drives kicks off this week, and will culminate with an opportunity in November for people in need to shop for winter items like coats, gloves, and socks.

The MetroWest Clothing Initiative got its start several years ago when resident Amanda Cataldo was driving through downtown Framingham and noticed adults who needed winter clothing. She organized a clothing drive in 2018, providing clothing and other items for 209 people.

The goal this year is to help at least 500 people who need winter clothes.

The initiative will be collecting donations at locations across the Metrowest area until Thanksgiving. On Nov. 28, people in need will be able to shop at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in downtown Framingham for what they need.

Orange donation boxes went out on Oct. 18 at the following locations:

• Marlborough police department, 355 Bolton St, Marlborough
• Framingham police department, 1 William H Welch Way, Framingham
• Holliston police department, 550 Washington St., Holliston
• Fraternal Order of Eagles 894, 55 Park St., Framingham
• Roger’s Insulation Specialists, 225 Arlington St., Framingham

The group is looking for new or gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, reusable bags, and toiletries. The organization is also looking for volunteers. Contact the MetroWest Clothing Initiative at metrowestclothinginitiative@gmail.com or on Facebook, @metrowestclothinginitiative.