Cradles to Crayons ‘Gear Up for Winter’ initiative providing thousands of coats to children across Mass.

With a steep drop in temperatures expected next week winter is here across Massachusetts and the Cradles to Crayons Gear Up for Winter initiative is aiming to provide to children living in low-income and homeless situations across Massachusetts As winter begins one in three children in Massachusetts don t have the winter clothing they need noted Alicia Kabir Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts As families juggle the costs of housing heat and food their budgets are stretched to the limits Cradles to Crayons Gear up for Winter will help provide warm clothing like coats boots and hats so local families have one less expense to worry about she added Thousands of families rely on Cradles to Crayons to keep their kids warm during New England s harsh winter weather This need includes clothing items boots hats gloves and coats The organization requirements more donations to meet the growing need across Massachusetts this year To donate visit https www cradlestocrayons org boston gearupforwinter