Give a Coat a Home is back for a second year to help people stay warm as the cost of living crisis bites over the winter months.
Used coats are currently being collected across Middlesbrough, before being handed out to those in need at a special event next month.
The initiative is again being led by Linthorpe ward Councillor Philippa Storey and Newport ward Councillor Chris Cooke, with soaring bills leaving many struggling to be able to afford to heat their homes.
A one-off event on Saturday, October 8 will see the coats distributed to those calling in at the Pop-up Coat Shop at Newport Community Hub on St Paul’s Road.
They’ll be available to anyone who needs one, with coats arranged in age groups.
Members of the public are invited to donate unwanted coats in good condition ahead of the event allow time for them to be sorted.
The donation points are:
The Dorman Museum
Newport Community Hub
Unite the Union offices, Fry Street (next to Jury’s Inn)
Linthorpe (details on request)
Easterside (details on request)
Benefit advice and free tea and coffee will be available at the event.
Councillor Philippa Storey said: “The cost of living crisis and huge rises in utility bills make it more important than ever that everyone has access to a warm winter coat.
“Most of us take it for granted that we can wrap up warm when temperatures start to fall, but not everyone is so lucky.
“People are facing real hardship especially over the winter months, but no-one should have to make choice between eating and staying warm.
“There are countless coats out there that are simply going unused, so Give a Coat a Home is a chance for those who might be struggling to pick up a pre-loved coat in excellent condition for free.”
Used coats are currently being collected across Middlesbrough, before being handed out to those in need at a special event next month.
The initiative is again being led by Linthorpe ward Councillor Philippa Storey and Newport ward Councillor Chris Cooke, with soaring bills leaving many struggling to be able to afford to heat their homes.
A one-off event on Saturday, October 8 will see the coats distributed to those calling in at the Pop-up Coat Shop at Newport Community Hub on St Paul’s Road.
They’ll be available to anyone who needs one, with coats arranged in age groups.
Members of the public are invited to donate unwanted coats in good condition ahead of the event allow time for them to be sorted.
The donation points are:
The Dorman Museum
Newport Community Hub
Unite the Union offices, Fry Street (next to Jury’s Inn)
Linthorpe (details on request)
Easterside (details on request)
Benefit advice and free tea and coffee will be available at the event.
Councillor Philippa Storey said: “The cost of living crisis and huge rises in utility bills make it more important than ever that everyone has access to a warm winter coat.
“Most of us take it for granted that we can wrap up warm when temperatures start to fall, but not everyone is so lucky.
“People are facing real hardship especially over the winter months, but no-one should have to make choice between eating and staying warm.
“There are countless coats out there that are simply going unused, so Give a Coat a Home is a chance for those who might be struggling to pick up a pre-loved coat in excellent condition for free.”
- For more information, contact Cllr Storey at Philippa_Storey@middlesbrough.gov.uk