Winter clothing donations sought for homeless veterans

Wesley by the Bay, part of the United Methodist Communities in Ocean City, is holding a Have a Heart Initiative in honor of the upcoming Veterans Day.

It is asking for the support of local businesses/vendors by donating new items of winter clothing. The donations are for the homeless veterans in Cape May County.

This campaign, Warm Hearts For Veterans, is the sister campaign of Have a Heart For Veterans, which occurs on Valentine’s Day.

New items can be:

• Men’s or women's winter coats/jackets
• Winter socks, gloves, hats, scarves
• Thermal/flannel shirts, Long Johns
• Hand or foot warmers
• Back packs
• Gift certificates to McDonald’s, 7-Eleven or Dunkin’ Donuts.

“There is currently a large need to help Veterans that are homeless, and numerous donations are needed. As the winter months approach, providing these much-needed items would be so helpful,” Wesley by the Bay said in a statement.

For anyone who is interested in the clothing drive, contact Kathy Speer, housing administrator at Wesley by the Bay, at (609) 399-6702, or Rebecca Visram, social service coordinator at Wesley by the Bay, at (609) 399-6701.

Please drop off or send donations to Wesley by the Bay at 2409 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, N.J. 08226. Donations should be sent or brought to the office by October 15.

Donations may also be made online at Amazon.com. Donors are asked to include a note with their name so that Wesley by the Bay knows who to thank for the donation.