WESTAMPTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Commissioners have partnered with the non-profit Parents Engaging Parents to sponsor a coat giveaway that will distribute 600 coats to children in need for the upcoming winter season.

The goal of the Gift With Warmth Initiative is to distribute new, environmentally-friendly winter coats to Burlington County families to ensure that children are prepared for the cold weather.

The distribution event will be taking place on Saturday, November 30 from 10AM to 12PM at the Burlington County Emergency Services Building, located at 53 Academy Drive in Westampton.

Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Children registered to receive the coats must be present at the distribution event. Families who would like to register may do so HERE.

“Thanks to our collective efforts and community-based partnerships, hundreds of children will have a new winter coat,” said Senator Singleton. “It is vitally important that we do all that we can to ensure that children in Burlington County have the tools they need to succeed and thrive, and that includes having a coat that will keep them warm on their way to school. I want to thank all of our amazing partners for sharing and valuing this commitment and I encourage parents to sign up today for a new coat.”

“We all know how unpredictable winter weather can be in New Jersey and the Northeast, making a warm winter coat an absolute necessity for all our residents,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “We also know that purchasing adequate winter outerwear can be a financial hardship for some families, so we’re grateful that Senator Singleton and his staff is organizing this coat giveaway. It couldn’t come at a more opportune time and our County is happy to assist.”

Parents Engaging Parents (PEP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of parents and stakeholders coming together to promote access and information for civic and financial literacy – thereby raising parents up, supporting children to succeed and strengthening New Jersey communities. PEP encourages parents to identify challenges in their neighborhoods and cities, and connect with fellow parents and organizations to bring about measurable and positive change.

For more information about Parents Engaging Parents, visit www.pepnj.org.

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