Northborough winter gear drive

Northborough Helping Hands Association Inc. (NHHA) will be collecting new and gently used winter coats, snow pants and boots through Monday, November 13 to benefit Northborough families in need.

Collection bins will be located at Lincoln Street School, Marguerite E. Peaslee School, Fannie E. Proctor School, Marion E. Zeh School, Robert E. Melican Middle School, Algonquin Regional High School and St. Bernadette’s School. The Northborough Recreation Department located at Town Hall on 63 Main Street and the Northborough Free Library located at 34 Main Street will also have collection bins for your convenience. Toddler through teen sized items are needed.

Items will be distributed to families in November and any surplus donations will be shared with other organizations including Friends of Families in Transition.

Additional information on NHHA and the coat drive can be found at www.northboroughhelpinghands.org, and any questions can be directed to coats@northboroughhelpinghands.org.