BankNewport is collecting new gloves and mittens at its branches through Saturday, Nov. 28, for distribution to three Rhode Island nonprofits.
The bank is asking for new, unused adult and children’s gloves and mittens, which can be dropped off at any of its locations. Afterward, bank employees will assemble them into winter care packages for the organizations.
The donations will go to Lucy’s Hearth, the Middletown shelter for families with children; Clothes to Kids RI, which provides wardrobes to children in Providence County; and Project Weber/RENEW, a Providence-based harm reduction organization.
“We know that many families are already stretching their budgets to cover everyday expenses, and winter brings additional challenges,” said Jack Murphy, BankNewport’s president and CEO.
“As the colder months approach, something as simple as a warm pair of gloves can make a real difference for someone who is spending their days outside,” said Colleen Daley Ndoye, executive director of Project Weber/RENEW.
Heather Bishop, director of Lucy’s Hearth, said the drive helps “families working toward stability” heading into winter.
Clothes to Kids RI provided more than 2,500 wardrobes to children last year, according to executive director Kassie Lindley.
BankNewport has run seasonal collection drives since 2016. Founded in 1819 and headquartered in Newport, the mutual bank has 19 branches across Rhode Island.
