Great response to Kiwanis coat and toy drives

The following is a release from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City:

(Nov. 5, 2021) The annual Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City coat and toy drives began the last Thursday of October and are happening every Thursday in November, except the week of Thanksgiving when it will be on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at the same 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. time in the Ocean Pines Community Center parking lot. 

Pictured, from left, are Toy Drive Chairperson Dave Landis and Coat Drive Chairperson Kitty Wrench with two new children's bicycles donated on Thursday, Nov. 4 by a part-time resident who also donated a bike last year. This year, she wanted to have one for a girl and one for a boy, including helmets. 

There were many more items also donated to both drives. Seven of the club's "Lottery Raffle" tickets were also purchased. It was a really great day!

The toys go to Worcester GOLD, where they are distributed to those checked by Social Services. The coats go to various local charities who distribute them to those in need. 

This community is most generous and caring, for which the Kiwanis Club is so very thankful to help make the cold holidays warm and cheerful.