New Coats for Kids Drive

Help students stay warm this winter! North Thurston Education Foundation (NTEF) is calling on the community to help keep North Thurston Public School students warm this winter by donating new coats in all sizes to their New Coats for Kids Drive through December 20, 2024. They aim to collect 1,000 coats to ensure that every student in need has access to essential winter clothing. North Thurston Public Schools currently serves nearly 14,600 students, with almost half qualifying for free and reduced-price meals. These figures have risen significantly, underscoring the critical role of community support in meeting the needs of our children. Drop-off locations for new coats and hoodies include Vert Chiropractic, Lacey South Sound Chamber, 4th Dimension Computers, and Café Elite.

Donate a new winter coat in any size—or a warm hoodie for teens in adult sizes—at any of these drop-off locations:

·       Vert Chiropractic: 4444 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey, WA 98503 (open during business hours)

·       Lacey South Sound Chamber: 3925 8th Ave SE Suite C, Lacey, WA 98503 (Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

·       4th Dimension Computers: 3315 Pacific Ave Suite B2, Olympia, WA 98501 (open during business hours)

·       Café Elite: 130 Marvin Rd SE Ste 130, Lacey, WA 98503 (anytime open)

For questions or to arrange a donation drop-off directly, please get in touch with Deanna East, NTEF Executive Director, at deanna@ntef.org.

·       Donations: Donate here