Donations are already coming in but Aimee says there is plenty of room for more.
“We want to help as many people as we can. Donation wise we’re looking for clean and gently used clothes and shoes of all sizes. The focus is winter clothes but it’s not limited to that.”
The clothing drive is open to everyone, not just school families.
“Chances are there are parents who are struggling this winter who spent the extra money on a jacket for their children, leaving them with no jacket for the winter or whole families who are struggling.”
After advertising the event on Facebook, Aimee says the post was flooded with comments of support.
“It just goes to show how much something like this is needed in our community.”
As well as looking for donations, the school also needs volunteers to help run the clothing drive.
“We need as many hands as possible to ensure we help as many people as we can.”
Donations of clean and gently used clothes and shoes can be dropped off to Avon School during school hours (9am-2.30pm) or in business hours (8am-5pm) at Hire2U NZ Ltd in Stratford.
“Every bit helps. We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us so far, and thank those who will help in the future.”
The Details
What: Avon School and Community Clothing Drive
When: Sunday, May 28 1pm-3pm
Where: Avon School, 135 Hamlet St, Stratford
Other: For more information, or to volunteer email: presidingmember@avon.school.nz
