Hadley, MA – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield branches throughout October.

Donations from this annual drive will be distributed in partnership with the Amherst Survival Center and Gray House in Springfield.

“This winter, many of our neighbors are worried about keeping up with the rising costs of groceries, heating bills, and rent, all while trying to make the holidays special for their families,” said Miranda Groux, Resource Coordinator at Amherst Survival Center. “The Winter Coat Drive makes sure that having a reliable winter coat is one less worry. Times are especially tight, and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with UMassFive to provide free winter coats for anybody who needs one.”

UMassFive is accepting clean, new, or gently used coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, snow gear, and boots. Donations should be bagged and dropped off during business hours at the following branches:

• Hadley Branch: 200 Westgate Center Drive
• Northampton Branch: 225 King Street
• Springfield Branch: 233 Carew Street, Mercy Hospital Rehabilitation Building, Room 110

While the Amherst Survival Center does accept donations directly, limited storage space makes drop-offs at participating UMassFive branches preferred.

Established in 1967, UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that serves the financial needs of the people and businesses of the Pioneer Valley and beyond, including those associated with the University of Massachusetts and Five Colleges, Mercy Medical Center, Northampton VA Medical Center, UMass Chan Medical School, and other local organizations that share UMassFive's commitment to community-focused values and a sustainable local economy. The Credit Union’s earnings are reinvested back to their members through better rates, lower service charges, and improved services and banking technology. UMassFive offers a full range of financial products, including personal and business banking and lending, retirement planning and investments, and insurance. UMassFive has over 50,100 members, six branches, and assets of over $705 million. For more information about UMassFive, please visit www.umassfive.coop.