Have Extra Winter Clothes? Missoula Kids Could Use Them

The temps will plummet soon enough here in Western Montana. We all know what waits for us, and hopefully you are fortunate enough to have a warm house and warm clothes to endure it.

We know everybody, unfortunately, doesn't have that privilege, so if you can help with NorthWestern Energy's clothing drive, that would be extremely helpful.

NorthWestern Energy Hosts Warm Clothing Drive for Friends of the Children

NorthWestern Energy and Friends of the Children are partnering to host a warm clothing drive on Friday, October 9. 

Drop off your donations between 8 am and 5 pm this Friday.

Any and all new or gently used warm clothing is welcome. Beanies, scarves, jackets, coats, snowpants, wool socks, snow boots- whatever you can donate is greatly appreciated.

"This drive is about neighbors coming together to make sure children can stay warm and active through our Montana winters,” said NorthWestern Energy Community Relations Manager Todd Rahr.

A woman walks with two children in the snow

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What is Friends of the Children?

While most of us know NorthWestern Energy, you may not be as familiar with Friends of the Children – Western Montana. They impact "generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors."

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“Our families often face difficult choices between meeting basic needs,” said Executive Director Ben Davis of Friends of the Children – Western Montana. “This kind of community support truly helps our kids feel cared for and ready to thrive this winter.”