5,000 winter clothing items available for free in Detroit

Micah Walker | Detroit Free Press

Looks like winter weather is coming early to metro Detroit, with temperatures only reaching the low- to mid-40s this weekend.

For those who are unable to afford a new winter coat for themselves or their children this season, Molina Healthcare of Michigan has an option.

The health care insurance company is hosting its fourth annual Molina HOPE Winter Coat Giveaway from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Renaissance High School in Detroit. More than 5,000 coats, hats, gloves and scarves will be given to families in need, Molina said in a news release.

The winter gear will be provided to pre-registered attendees and the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

The event will also offer free haircuts, face painting, arts and crafts, refreshments and more.

Bundle up, Michigan! The annual #MolinaHOPE Coat Giveaway comes to Detroit on November 2nd. Kick-off the holiday season with a new coat, for FREE. For more information about how to receive a free coat, please visit https://t.co/rFpQirpW4v today. pic.twitter.com/QjD74TqfRX — Molina Healthcare (@molinahealth) October 25, 2019

"Molina Healthcare is excited to host the HOPE Winter Coat Giveaway for the fourth year in a row with our phenomenal event partners in Detroit,” said Christine Surdock, the president of Molina Healthcare of Michigan. “Nov. 2 will be the culmination of hundreds of people, both employees and volunteers, who have collectively put thousands of hours behind the scenes to make the Molina HOPE Winter Coat Giveaway possible, and I couldn’t be prouder of all their efforts and heart."

Organizations partnering with Molina include Magna International, FBI, Detroit Public School Community District, Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, Clothes4Souls, Macy’s, Premier Relocations, Fresh Thyme Markets and Doors of Success.

If you go:

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Where: Renaissance High School, 6565 West Outer Drive.

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