A Southborough teen is running a winter clothing drive through December 1st. Items can be dropped in collection boxes at Mauro’s Cafe and Nan’s Kitchen.
Nina Sciacca is a teen ambassador for the non-profit group Cradles to Crayons. The group is seeking items in their drive to help end “clothing insecurity”.
This time of year, their greatest need is for warm winter gear (think coats, hats, gloves, etc.) All used items must be in good condition.
They could also use other clothing, like pants, shirts, and socks. But there are some caveats. Socks and underwear must be new. And other clothing shouldn’t be town-specific (like school or youth sports shirts).
On Cradles to Crayons’ website, the non-profit promotes:
we believe that every child should have the clothing and essentials that they need to feel comfortable, confident, and valued each day. Yet 27 million children—1 in 3—live in households at or below 200% of the federal poverty line without enough income or resources for the clothing and essentials their children need. . .
For them, it isn’t just about clothes. It’s about clothing that fits properly and is appropriate for weather or your daily activities; it’s about clothing that is clean and feels good. It’s about being able to show up every day, confident and ready to learn, fully participant in life, and feel that they belong.
Clothing insecurity is widespread, chronic, and often invisible. It is also solvable.
