Clothing appeal

St Vincent De Paul will be running its major clothing appeal during October, with collection depots at both Umina and Woy Woy.

The St Vincent De Paul Society will be holding its clothing appeal on Saturday, October 28.

"Clothing bags are now available at no cost from Vinnies Store and the Catholic Church in West St, Umina, the Catholic Church, Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, and the Vinnies Store, Brickwharf Rd, Woy Woy.

"Donations of suitable clothing may be left at our Woy Woy and Umina stores during October and at all parish masses at Umina and Woy Woy on Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29," said clothing appeal coordinator Mr Ernie Mullins.

"All clothing including underwear, pyjamas, shoes and socks are more than welcome.

"Clothes should be packed in suitable plastic bags and extra bags are freely available from Vinnies stores in Umina and Woy Woy.

"They are also available in the foyers of both Catholic churches.

"All donated clothing is sent to Sydney for processing and is then redistributed to St Vincent's shops throughout NSW to make a difference to many needy people."

Mr Mullins said that if residents were unable to return clothing to any of the drop off points they could phone the St Vincent's store at Woy Woy on 4344 3261 or Umina on 4341 7091 and advise a suitable time for one of its volunteers to call and collect the "much appreciated" donation.

Press release, October 9 Ernie Mullins, St Vincent De Paul