🧥 Community Coat Drive Comes to Pikeville December 1st

As winter approaches, Red Bird Mercantile and First Southern Baptist Church are joining forces to ensure families across the area stay warm. The Community Coat Drive reflects the kind of neighbor-helping-neighbor spirit that defines small towns in the region.

📍 How to Participate

The coat drive is simple: donate gently used or new coats, and they’ll be distributed to kids, families, and neighbors in need. Coats can be dropped off at two convenient locations-Red Bird Mercantile on Main Street in Pikeville, or at the office of First Southern Baptist Church, also located at 2827 Main Street in Pikeville. The drive culminates on December 1st, when coats will be distributed at First Southern Baptist Church.

❤️ Why It Matters

Winter in East Tennessee can be harsh, and not every family has access to warm outerwear for their children. By pooling resources through a community coat drive, residents ensure that no child faces the cold without protection. The partnership between a local business and a faith community demonstrates how different parts of a town can work together toward a shared goal.

🤝 Getting the Word Out

Red Bird Mercantile is asking community members to help spread awareness by sharing the post on social media. The more people who know about the drive, the more coats can be collected and distributed before the coldest months arrive.

Whether you have a coat to donate or know a family that could use one, the Community Coat Drive offers a straightforward way to make a difference this winter. ✨