Bundle Up! Wurtland Coat Drive Spreads Warmth Across January

Bundle Up!

Wurtland Coat Drive Spreads

Warmth Across January

Rebecca Hemlock

The Ashland Beacon

The Wurtland Union Church and Meeting House Inc., a longtime local charitable organization, is spearheading “Bundle Up!”, a community coat and warm accessories donation drive that runs throughout January 2026. Organizers describe the effort as a community-wide push to ensure every family in the area can face winter’s chill with dignity and warmth, while also supporting the responders and institutions that serve the community every day.

Donations are being accepted every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wurtland Union Church, located at 325 Wurtland Avenue. The drive is open to residents and visitors alike, with a focus on items for men, women, and children of all sizes. Those looking to contribute can bring coats, scarves, hats, socks, boots, gloves, and other warm winter clothing. In addition, blankets, portable heaters, and disposable hand and toe warmers are welcome, expanding the reach of warmth beyond outerwear to core comfort during freezing temperatures.

The organization emphasizes that the drive is a community partnership, with donated items slated to reach several critical endpoints within Greenup County. Distribution will be made to Greenup Disaster Emergency Services, Greenup County Ambulance Authority, local fire departments, city and county police cruisers, and area schools. By channeling supplies to these partners, organizers hope to strengthen the safety net for families in distress, provide essential gear to first responders, and support schools in ensuring students remain warm enough to learn and participate in classes during winter months.

“Bundle Up! is more than a donation drive; it’s a statement of care from neighbors who understand what a cold season can mean for families,” said a spokesperson for the Wurtland Union Church and Meeting House Inc. The organizers hope that the drive will inspire ongoing generosity beyond January and strengthen the fabric of the Wurtland community by ensuring that no resident has to face winter’s chill alone. Volunteers note that even small contributions can have a measurable impact, whether it’s a single coat donated by a passerby or a stack of blankets delivered by a local business.

Shoppers and donors are invited to stop by the donation location, meet fellow volunteers, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea while they drop off items. All gifts are tax-deductible, with receipts available upon request, making it easy for supporters to plan their contributions as part of their charitable giving.

The January “Bundle Up!” drive is already drawing attention from across the county, with residents praising the effort as a practical, hands-on way to help those most affected by winter’s bite. Community members who cannot attend Saturday drop-offs are urged to contact the church to discuss possible arrangements, though current guidelines highlight the weekend hours as the standard intake window.

As Greenup County braces for snow and cold snaps, Bundle Up! stands as a beacon of local generosity. The Wurtland Union Church and Meeting House Inc. hopes the drive will not only stock pantries and closets but also rekindle a sense of shared responsibility—reminding everyone that warmth, indeed, begins with a neighbor’s kindness.