Clothing Drive To Be Held At Westfield YMCA

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield residents are encouraged to start cleaning out their closets and drop off any unwanted clothes at the YMCA's upcoming clothing drive.

The drive will take place Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Accepted items include: clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, comforters, sheets, curtains, towels, bedding, stuffed animals, small plastic toys, bikes, scooters and strollers. Items can be placed on the tarp in the parking lot of the Bauer Branch, 422 East Broad Street in Westfield.

Shoes must be bagged separately, the announcement states.

The YMCA will not accept pots and pans, books, board games, sports equipment, electronics, glass, furniture, VCR tapes, outdoor play sets or appliances.

The A&E Clothing Corp collects American second hand clothing and other items and resells them in the U.S. and to other developing countries.

Proceeds benefit the Y's financial assistance program, which ensures that no one who is experiencing a financial hardship and lives or works in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood or Mountainside is turned away for inability to pay for Y programs or memberships. The majority of awards enable participation in the Y’s early learning and school age child care programs.

Questions? Please email Bonnie Cohen, bcohen@westfieldynj.org or call 908-301-9622.