Warm-up Fayetteville coat drive begins Dec. 1

Winter clothing donations will soon be accepted to help those in need in Fayetteville.

Several local groups have partnered to establish a Warm-up Fayetteville coat drive to support children and families of Fayetteville Public Schools, 7Hills Homeless Center and New Beginnings.

Donations of new or gently used coats, hats and scarves can be dropped off at several locations from Dec. 1-31, including:

  • OMNI Center – 3274 N Lee Ave, Fayetteville
  • UA Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education – UA campus, Arkansas Union 404, Fayetteville
  • Bank of Fayetteville – Any location

Fayetteville City Council Member D’Andre Jones said the event is being held in conjunction with Bank of Fayetteville, the Black Action Collective and the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology.