Raven ‘Beat the Freeze’ New Clothing Drive

We've already had a taste of what winter may have in store for us this year. For families and individuals facing a long cold winter season in our area, due to homelessness or lack of a consistently warm environment due to the inability to pay utilities, this clothing drive could be a lifesaver.

Raven Industries one of South Dakota's largest employers is holding a one-day event in an effort to help people in need. This Thursday, October 17, at the Raven downtown headquarters at 6th Street and Phillips Avenue, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, you are invited to drop off new, warm, winter clothing items.

The list of new clothing items they'd like to collect include:

• Coats
• Hats & beanies
• Mittens & gloves
• Scarves & neck warmers
• Boots
• Socks
• Snow pants & snow pants for children
• Sweaters & sweatshirts
• Larger men's coats that have room for layering other warm clothing items
• Any children's warm clothing items including thermal underwear

These winter clothing items will be donated to clients at the Family Visitation Center, The Banquet, and Child's Voice.

Sources: Raven Industries and KSFY.