Free Clothing Being Given To Children In Lorain County

ELYRIA, OH — Nearly 3,200 Lorain County children will receive free back-to-school clothing this month.

"With all of the uncertainty associated with employment and reopening schools this fall, we are pleased that we are able to do a little bit to relieve parents’ anxiety. Although this is our fifth year doing the clothing program, this year the program seems more crucial than ever," said Mike Concibear, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio Lorain County regional direction.

Federal funds were used to purchase and distribute the clothing. Each child receives approximately $350 worth of clothing. Families could choose from a uniform, play or combination package. Depending on the selection, each child will receive a book bag, gym shoes, a 3-in-1 coat, khakis or joggers, polos or T-shirts, hoodie sweatshirts, socks and hats.

No new orders are being taken at this time. Families who are participating in the program can pick-up their clothing at one of two Boys & Girls Club locations between Sept. 11 and Sept. 21.

The Lorain County Commissioners, the county's Department of Job and Family Services and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio partnered to bring the clothes to families. This is the fifth year of the back-to-schools clothing program. This year is the largest clothing distribution project undertaken by program officials.

“We are so fortunate in Lorain County to have the full support of our Commissioners and Job & Family Services in expanding this clothing program so that we can serve the kids that need us most,” Concibear said.