Milwaukee Public Television will launch its second annual Mittens & More Drive on Monday, Oct. 19. The event will run through Friday, Oct. 30. The campaign is directed at children, but adult items are also accepted.
According to program director Darlyne Haertlein, MPTV last year was able to supply more than 1,400 new mittens, gloves, scarves or hats to the community. The organization homes to double that number this year. The clothing items are collected and then distributed free of charge to families in need through participating schools and agencies.
Items may be donated at the following locations:
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Milwaukee Public Television, 1036 North 8th St., Milwaukee
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MPTV Friends—Auction Site, 12560 West Townsend St., Brookfield
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MATC—West Campus, 1200 S. 71st St., West Allis
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MATC—South Campus, 6665 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek
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MATC—North Campus, 5555 W. Highland Road, Mequon.
