MMS Fall Clothing Drive This Weekend

Memorial Middle School in Cedar Grove is holding its Fall clothing drive, and has scheduled two drop-off times to bring donated items to the school.

A variety of items will be accepted at the front entrance of Memorial Middle School, 500 Ridge Road, Cedar Grove, on Friday Oct. 7 from 6-8 p.m., and on Saturday Oct. 8 between 8-10 a.m.

Donations can include: clothing, hats, belts, purses, blankets, bed linens, comforters, bedspreads, towels and stuffed animals. Please place these items in sturdy plastic bags.  Shoes/Sneakers are also being collected and must be bagged separately.

For senior citizens or other residents who do not have the physical ability to bring the bags to the school, pick-up service is available. Please call Patrick Mullen at 973-571-0056 and leave your return phone number along with a brief message.  You will be contacted.  All calls must be received no later than Thurs., October 6th.

The Cedar Grove MMS Family School Association (FSA) will receive $.13 per pound for clothing and $.15 per pound for shoes. The items will then be distributed to needy families in Poland and other countries. Funds raised by the FSA are used to sponsors school programs, purchase computers and software, multi-media equipment, and other educational materials that will enhance the student experience.

For further information please call Brigid Bauer at 973-857-8240.