Somerset Council’s Libraries service is relaunching its Winter Coat Exchange scheme, designed to support the community by providing access to warm coats for anyone in need.
Now in its 4th year, the scheme continues to receive thousands of coat donations each year. Every donated coat is given a new home, helping people across Somerset stay warm during the colder months. The excess donations were given to the charity RAFT – Refugee Aid From Taunton.
The initiative was launched to help people stretch tight budgets that little bit further. The scheme is simple:
- You can take a coat without making a donation
- You can donate a coat without taking one
- All donations must be of good quality and in a clean condition
- Coats of any shape or size, for adults or children are accepted
Donations are asked to be handed directly to a member of staff at one of the participating libraries.
omerset libraries are also part of the Warm Welcome Spaces scheme, offering free, welcoming places where people can spend time, connect with others and access support. Visit warmwelcome.uk to learn more.
For more information or to participate in the Coat Exchange scheme, please visit your nearest participating library, on Facebook @SomersetLibrariesUK or email librariesmail@somerset.gov.uk.