Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., in cooperation with the Fulton County Department of Community Development, will sponsor a drive to collect new or gently used winter coats, clothes, blankets, and toiletries to help those who are in need during the holiday season.  As part of the “Blanket Atlanta with Love” drive, bins will be placed at three Fulton County facilities to gather blankets, coats, ponchos, and other cold weather clothing beginning today, November 1, 2021 and concluding November 12, 2021. 

The event culminates with a dinner and distribution of the new and gently used goods collected at the Fulton County Government Center on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
“The recent events surrounding the pandemic have emphasized why we should be mindful of the needs of our fellow man and this effort is a good way to assist our neighbors who are struggling,” says Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr.  “This is an opportunity for the community to bring warmth and kindness for these often forgotten men, women, and children among us.”
The collection bins will be placed at the following Fulton County government facilities: 

            Fulton County Government Center
            141 Pryor Street SW
            Pryor Street Entrance
            Atlanta, GA 30303
 
            Oak Hill Family Center 
            2805 Metropolitan Parkway
            Atlanta, GA 30315
 
            Fulton County South Annex
            5600 Stonewall Tell Road
            College Park, GA 30349

Those seeking more information on this event can reach the office of District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. at www.FultonCommission5.com.  The event can be shared on social media via the hashtag #BlanketAtlantaWithLove or #2021BAWL. Those wishing to volunteer for this event can visit www.bawl2021.eventbrite.com.