Washington County will begin accepting donations of gently used and new winter apparel Dec. 29 through Jan. 22 for the county’s Winter Clothing Swap happening Jan. 23 and 24 at the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater.
People can drop off clean, gently used, or new winter clothing from Monday, Dec. 29, through Jan. 22 at the park offices of the following locations:
• Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042.
• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 9653 Keats Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016.
• Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater, MN 55082. (Donations can also be brought to this location on Jan. 23.)
Donated items should be free of major stains and tears, and be appropriate for winter weather, such as hats, gloves, snow pants, coats, snow boots, and base layers.
The donated items will be made available at the Winter Clothing Swap being held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Historic Courthouse. At the event, members of the public can shop for free winter clothing items (a limit of one coat per person). Donations are not required to participate in the event. Unclaimed clothing will be donated after the event.
For questions or more information about donations or the Winter Clothing Swap, contact Parks staff at Parks@WashingtonCountyMN.gov or by calling 651-430-4300.