A great big “Thank you!” goes out to all the generous Andover residents who responded to the Winter Coat and Snowpants Drive organized by Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners and Warner Connects during the month of November.  The Andover Community Hub was one of three drop-off locations (New London and Warner were the others), and as soon as the outside bin at the Hub was emptied, it filled up again. 

As of the day before Thanksgiving, enough warm items to fill 22 big plastic bags (an estimated 150 or so good used – and a few new – coats and snowpants, plus a few mittens and hats) had been left at the Hub and then delivered to Warner Connects.  They will be made available to any adults and children who need them in any of the Kearsarge area towns that are served by Warner Connects, including Andover.

Warner Connects is a food pantry, thrift store, and community resource center.  If readers know of anyone who can use some of the donated coats – or needs other assistance – please suggest they visit Warner Connects, open Monday through Thursday, from 11 AM to 1 PM, or call 603 456-2053 for an appointment.