Hopewell Church of Christ to Hold Free Coat Giveaway Saturday in West Virginia

Hopewell Church of Christ is preparing for its annual coat giveaway, which will offer free winter clothing to anyone in the community who needs it. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church on Route 68 (Harris Highway) between Lubeck and Ravenswood.

The giveaway is open to all, and no advance registration is required. People may simply attend during event hours. A registration table will be set up on site for those who wish to leave their contact information so the church can tell them about future giveaways. Providing a name, address or email is optional.

Coats, hats, scarves and gloves will be available at no cost, in sizes ranging from toddler to adult. The church typically distributes about 250 coats each year and has given out as many as 300. The items come from donations of new and gently used winter wear from congregation members and the wider community, a practice of generosity that the church’s supply depends on (Hebrews 13:16).

Those who want to donate before the event may drop items off at the church or call to discuss possible pickup arrangements.

Church leaders describe the coat giveaway as one of their major outreach ministries. They say it is aimed at meeting a practical need as colder weather approaches, and at living out their belief that churches should be active in serving their communities.

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