Matt Weir / The Collegian
Summer is coming to an end as autumn and winter gear up to give us some chilly months. So it’s time to clean out your closet and sweep your unwanted clothes into a pile for the less fortunate.
University Student Union (USU) Productions is hosting a clothing drive through Friday. All donated clothing will go across the street to the Bulldog Pantry, on the corner of Shaw and Jackson avenues.
The clothing drive started Aug. 25 with the hopes of helping The Bulldog Pantry provide for the community.
USU Productions Director Dana Elkins said the clothing drive has been a success thus far.
“One of my goals this year is to get USU Productions involved in the community,” Elkins said.
Elkins said one student brought six bags of clothing and a Fresno State staff member donated a bunch of professional attire last week.
Bulldog Pantry Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Medina said they’re in need of clothing for all ages.
“When marketing clothing drives to college students, we get a lot of adult sizes, but we’re also in need of children clothing since we have a lot of families who come to the Bulldog Pantry,” Medina said.
Elkins said USU Productions is looking to do a coat drive in October or November. Clothing for the cooler seasons is in high demand with autumn starting next week and winter around the corner.
“We have approximately 150 to 200 families that come to the Bulldog Pantry each week, so we have a lot of students and families to clothe,” said Medina.
Students, faculty and staff can drop off their clothing at four locations on-campus: The University Student Union Recreation Center, the University Student Union Lounge, the Student Involvement Office at USU room 306 and the Student Recreation Center.
“There’s still time to donate more,” Medina said.
Medina said anyone with additional clothing after this Friday can come to the Bulldog Pantry and donate.
“As long as it doesn’t have holes or stains and is still in wearable condition, we’re happy to take it,” Medina said. “Our families are grateful for whatever clothing we’re able to provide.”