CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The fifth annual “Warm for the Winter” is seeking donations of clothing, supplies and food.

The Warm for the Winter program is nonprofit and accepts no money. Rather, the effort seeks donations of warm winter clothing, blankets, tents and sleeping bags for those in need.

They accept all sizes of clothing from infants through adult clothing, including socks, gloves, hats and coats.

Also accepted are nonperishable food items including canned meats with pull tabs, peanut butter, crackers and other products that do not need to be cooked. Any food products that are not given away will go to a food bank for the holidays.

For the past two years Warm for the Winter has joined forces with the Clearlake Rotary and have been able to help hundreds of families in need.

This year’s Warm for the Winter giveaway will again be held in conjunction with the Clearlake Rotary Community Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If it rains the giveaway will be at the Youth Center located at 14750 Golf Ave. behind Silks Restaurant.

For more information regarding this program, drop off or pick up, please contact Joyce Overton at 707-350-2898.

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