Winter coat exchange leads to 2,400 donations
Summary
A coat exchange program in Somerset's libraries collected 2,470 donated winter coats for adults and children, doubling last year’s total. The program allows people to take coats for free and aims to help those who might struggle to afford them, with extra coats going to a local charity.Key Facts
- The coat exchange program took place in 15 libraries across Somerset, such as in Taunton, Bridgwater, and Yeovil.
- A total of 2,470 coats were donated this year.
- The number of donated coats more than doubled compared to the previous year.
- People can take coats from the library without any questions asked.
- 2,086 coats were taken by people in need during this period.
- Extra coats were given to Refugee Aid From Taunton (RAFT), a local charity.
- The program helps both in providing winter clothing and reducing waste.
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