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Twins, Vikings Fans Urged to Donate Money for ‘Coats for Kids’ at Upcoming Home Games
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – October 2 – Twins and Vikings fans headed to the Metrodome this weekend and Monday are encouraged to bring a few extra dollars for The Salvation Army’s “Coats for Kids” program.
Kettles will be set up at WCCO Radio’s “Rockin’ Tailgate Jam” at the corner of Park Ave. and 4th Street for several hours before the Twins’ three weekend games, and on Monday before the Vikings game vs. the Green Bay Packers. All donations will be used to buy winter coats for children in need.
Donations of new or gently used coats will be accepted Oct. 5 – 18 at drop-off sites across the Twin Cities, including Kowalski’s Markets, Perkins Restaurant and Bakeries, Cub Foods, 5 Eyewitness News and many other businesses. For a complete list of drop-off sites or to donate money online, click here.
Coats for Kids is a joint effort between The Salvation Army and 5 Eyewitness News. Since beginning 24 years ago, the program has provided nearly 270,000 coats and winter accessories to children in need. Nearly 6,000 children received coats during last year’s Coats for Kids, and hundreds more were given to adults in Salvation Army shelters. This year the need is expected to be even greater. For more information, click here.
The Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people in the Twin Cities and is a safety net for those with no place to turn. It serves 2,100 hot meals a day and houses more than 850 people every night.
To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
