In celebration of 17 years in the community Whole Foods Market River Forest is hosting a series of locally themed events, including a Warm Winter Coat drive to support the Emergency Clothes Closet in Oak Park. Customers who participate in the drive during the designated hours, will receive at $17 gift card in honor of the store's 17 years.
Clothing donations will be accepted all week long, but to meet the need of The Closet's most requested item - adult sized warm winter coats - the store is challenging customers to give by providing the gift card incenteive between the hours of 2-4pm on Friday, October 14. Only one gift card will be awarded per customers and only adult sized coats will be accepted.
The Emergency Clothes Closet is a chartiable organizaiton that provides seasonal clothing for those facing homelessness or other crisis situations. For more information about this organization, please visit www.emergencyclothescloset.com
