Reading Cooperative Bank Holds 2nd Annual Blanket Drive for Mission of Deeds, Reading

Reading, MA – As the temperature drops, Reading Cooperative Bank encourages you to think of those less fortunate and donate a new or gently used blanket to the Mission of Deeds. RCB will be holding a blanket drive from October 10th through November 21st; blankets may be dropped off at any RCB office or at a location listed below. The Mission of Deeds is in need of blankets for twin, full, and queen size beds, with an emphasis on twin-sized blankets. The Reading Charitable Foundation will donate 50 blankets toward the goal of 200.

The Mission of Deeds is a non-profit organization staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers who are located in Reading, Massachusetts. They purchase beds with cash donations and distribute them, along with donated furniture and other household items in good condition, to needy families and individuals living in Middlesex and Essex counties of Massachusetts. Since their inception in 1993, they have provided assistance to more than 7,000 families who have been referred by social service agencies such as shelters, elder care agencies, and hospitals. Recipients of assistance include individuals and families from diverse ethnic, religious, cultural and racial backgrounds.

“I am very excited to be involved in the 2nd annual blanket drive for the Mission of Deeds. We received incredible support from the community and the Bank last year and gathered over 250 blankets, with the first 50 blankets coming from the Reading Cooperative Charitable Foundation. I am confident that the community will support the drive again this season! I also want to acknowledge all the volunteers at the Mission of Deeds for their continued dedication,” says Judy Maclellan, Senior Commercial Loan Assistant/Manager Commercial Lending.

Additional Drop-off Locations:
The Printing Place, Inc.
209 Cambridge Street
Burlington, MA 01803