Coat Drive Kicks Off To Help South Fork Needy; Here's Where to Donate

EAST HAMPTON, NY — The needy facing the bitter elements as temperatures drop will get a helping hand this winter.

The Southampton Town Police Explorers are once again collecting coats, warm winter hats, scarves, and gloves to benefit Maureen’s Haven and Human Resources of the Hamptons, police said.

The drive begins on November 25 and runs through February 12.

Here's a list of drop off locations:

Southampton Town Police headquarters, lobby

Southampton Town Hall

East Hampton Middle School

Westhampton Village Police Department headquarters

Amagansett Presbyterian Church and Scoville Hall

East Hampton Family Medicine, Suite I, East Hampton Health Foundation

For additional information, contact: Southampton Police Lieutenant Susan Ralphat 631-702-2247, sralph@southamptontownny.gov, or SHTPDExplorer@gmail.com

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