Wisconsin Department of Tourism campaign collects over 30,000 winter items for community

Sasha VanAllen by Sasha VanAllen

MADISON, Wis — The Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s ninth annual “The Big Bundle Up” campaign collected over 30,000 winter clothing items this year, according to a release statement.

Winter items, including hats, mittens, scarves, coats and snow pants, were some of the items donated to charities throughout Wisconsin.

“The Big Bundle Up” developed in 2011 and has now grown into an annual tradition that welcomes the public to donate new and gently used winter items to participating Travel Wisconsin Welcome Centers, Chambers of Commerce and Convention and Visitor Bureaus, according to the statement.

Local leaders and businesses also participated in keeping the state warm this winter. A Wisconsin-based clothing company donated over 7,500 items that were distributed to 18 communities across the state.

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