The cold months are fast approaching, and many veterans go without the proper clothing to keep them warm this season. If you’re accumulating a new winter wardrobe and have no use for your old winter clothes, donate them to veterans. Here’s a list of the best clothing items to donate to veterans this winter.
Coats and Sweaters
It gets frigid in the winter, and if you have spare coats and sweaters to donate, consider donating your used clothing to veterans to give them something warm to wear. Then, as it gets colder, veterans won’t have to worry about dissipating health while in the cold.
Hats, Scarves, and Gloves
In addition to coats and sweaters, hats, scarves, and gloves are necessary to keep others warm. You’ve probably heard that it’s important to cover your head in winter; it’s especially vital to keep your head protected at this time of year to avoid frostbite on the ears and nose.
Additionally, scarves are essential to avoid chapped lips and illnesses such as pneumonia and strep throat. Gloves also work well to prevent cracked, dry skin. So, if you have old apparel you don’t need this year, take it to a donation center drop-off site.
Boots
Instead of donating used socks, contribute gently used boots. We often overlook shoes because they don’t seem like a valuable asset for many, especially during the winter. But boots help keep a person’s feet warm as they trudge through the snow after a long day of work.
Furthermore, donating boots and other shoes to keep feet warm during the winter can help a person move throughout the day without worrying about getting cold. Every contribution to a charity is appreciated at donation drop-off locations.
Children’s Clothes
Many military families that leave around wintertime may not have the correct clothing for their children. We can help provide a sustainable winter wardrobe by donating clothes to children of veterans.
When they arrive home from school or go out and play, they’ll be happy with the coats, long-sleeved tops, and comfortable pants to keep them warm. In addition, donating children’s clothes can help save military families money on buying more than they need for their kids.
As we go into a new season, let’s take a close look at our wardrobe and donate these items to veterans in need. Aside from giving from our list of the best clothing items to donate to veterans this winter, continue to offer used clothing throughout the year. For every donation made, you help give a veteran a new outfit or shoes to wear.
