HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 1, 2019) – The latest in this school year’s series of collections of gently used clothing and other items for Children In Need will begin on Monday, February 4 and continue through Friday, February 15. Students, parents, staff and the community are encouraged to donate gently used clothing that Children In Need distributes to children eligible for the Free and Reduced Meals program. Toiletries, books and school supplies are also accepted. This is the 12th annual collection. The schools participating in the February 2019 collection are:

• Fountaindale Elementary
• Jonathan Hager Elementary
• Marshall Street School / Washington County Job Development Program
• Maugansville Elementary
• North Hagerstown High
• Northern Middle
• Pangborn Elementary
• Paramount Elementary
• Potomac Heights Elementary
• Salem Avenue Elementary
• Western Heights Middle

Collection boxes will be located at each school, the Center for Education Services, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown and Head Start at the MLK. Center, 131 West North Avenue, Hagerstown, during regular school and business hours. The Maryland Department of Corrections is providing employees to pick up the donations from each location. The clothing drive will continue at other schools in April. Children In Need, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(C) 3 organization founded in 1998.