The Vancouver Fire Department and Vancouver Firefighters Union will wrap up their annual winter coat drive, as they accept donations through December 19. In addition to winter coats, Vancouver firefighters are also requesting donations of new, unopened personal hygiene products, such as shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
This year, firefighters partnered with the 45th Columbia River Scouts and America’s Self Storage to collect and distribute the donated coats to local children through several charitable organizations.
“We are specifically seeking donations of warm, winter coats in youth and teen sizes, but all sizes are appreciated,” said Vancouver Firefighter Ben Burtle, who is coordinating the drive.
Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:
Vancouver Fire Station 2
400 E. 37th Street
(corner of Main Street)
America’s Self Storage
108 NW 139th Street
360-989-2179