The annual Deacons Clothing Drive begins the week of March 9 and concludes on March 16. This year the drive will benefit the Fifth Avenue Ecumenical Outreach Partnership and the Samaritan’s Closet, a collaborative ministry of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and St. James Episcopal Church.

Bring your clothing donations with you to church on either Sunday, or drop them off at the 55th Street reception desk during the week. In demand: new or lightly used clothing for men, women, and children with a particular need of casual spring and summer clothing; packages of new underwear and socks, especially men’s.

If you live outside New York, or are unable to come by in person, you are welcome to order socks and underwear and ship them directly to the church, to the attention of Natalie Wardius.

Thank you for your generosity!