Westfield Area YMCA Clothing Drive on April 24

It's the time of year for tidying up! Have clothes or other items you're looking to part with or wish to donate? Mark your calendars for the Westfield Area YMCA's Annual Spring Clothing Drive on Wednesday, April 24 at the Bauer Branch Family YMCA, located at 422 East Broad Street in Westfield.

Bring any of the permitted items and drop them off in the Bauer Branch Parking Lot between 7:30am-3:30pm on the date of the drive. Donations will only be accepted at this location during these hours. Accepted items include clothing, shoes (must be bagged separately), belts, handbags, comforters, sheets, curtains, towels, bedding, stuffed animals, small toys (2 ft. or less), bikes, scooters, and strollers.

Please note that we cannot accept pots and pans, books, board games, sports equipment, electronics, glass, furniture, VCR tapes, outdoor play sets, or appliances.

Items are collected by the A&E Clothing Corporation, which gathers second-hand clothing and other items and resells them in the US and to other developing countries. Proceeds from this event benefit the Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign, which ensures that no one who is experiencing a bona fide financial hardship and lives or works in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood or Mountainside is turned away for inability to pay for Y programs and memberships. The majority of awards enable participation in the Y's early learning, school age and summer day camp programs.

Questions? Please email Eileen Rooney, erooney@westfieldynj.org or call 908-301-9622 x134.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available for YMCA programs and memberships for those who qualify.