Ocean City Boy Scout Troop Holding Clothing Drive

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Here's a chance to clear up space while helping a community organization. Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 32 will host a clothing drive from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 25 at Island Auto Repair (713 Haven Ave.).

You can donate new or gently used clothes, shoes, linens, purses, hats and stuffed animals. The troop will use proceeds for supplies, such as tents and camping gear.

"This is an opportunity for Ocean City residents to clean out their closets prior to the holidays, while donating to a worthy community youth activity," said scoutmaster Dean Mitzel.

For further information on the clothing drive, contact Beth Schumacher at 609-399-1201 or visit octroop32.com.

Troop 32 was chartered in 1964 by Ferguson-Foglio VFW Post 6650. The troop offers a year-round adventure-based program designed to encourage effective character, citizenship and fitness training for boys ages 11-18.

The troop holds meetings at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church (701 Wesley Ave.).