This year, Baker West will be supporting two organizations with our Warm Winter Clothing Drive: Neighborhood Hands, a community based non-profit organization, and HomeFirst’s Boccardo Reception Center, both in San Jose.
The needs are similar to what we have collected in the past. Winter coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants and jackets. They don’t have to be new, just clean. This year our emphasis is on warm socks and gloves of any color.
As usual, the drive starts on Saturday, November 1 and ends on Saturday, January 2. You can drop off your donations to the red and green bin on my front porch (2041 Elmgrove Lane). If you are unable to drop off, I can pick them up. Call me at 408 379 9773. Also, if you have leftover Halloween candy, it can also be donated. It will be sorted and used for Holiday gift bags for the unhoused. The candy can be placed in the red and green bin along with any clothing.
Thank you. Charleen Marfil (char@bakerwest.org)
