Drop canned food and winter coats at Milton City Hall, the police station or any of four fire stations by Nov. 20. It all goes to North Fulton Community Charities.

The city of Milton is collecting nonperishable food and winter clothes for neighbors in need. Donations are accepted at six city buildings until Nov. 20.

Everything collected goes to North Fulton Community Charities, the nonprofit based in Roswell, about eight miles south. The city said it will deliver the donations before Thanksgiving. The details are in the city’s news release posted Friday.

Where to drop off

Location Address When
City Hall 2006 Heritage Walk Weekday business hours, from 8:30 a.m. Monday
Milton Police station 13690 Highway 9, back building Weekday business hours, from 8:30 a.m. Monday
Fire Station 41 12670 Arnold Mill Road Most times, when crews are in
Fire Station 42 15240 Thompson Road Most times, when crews are in
Fire Station 43 750 Hickory Flat Road Most times, when crews are in
Fire Station 44 13690 Highway 9, front building Most times, when crews are in

The police station and Fire Station 44 share the Highway 9 address. The city said the police drop-off is in the back building, farthest from Highway 9 and closer to Cambridge High School. It is the same entrance as Milton Municipal Court. The fire station drop-off is in the front building, closest to the highway.

The fire stations take donations “most anytime,” the city said, as long as firefighters are there and not out on a call.

City Hall and the police station do not accept donations when city offices are closed. That includes weekends and Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

What to give

The city asked for food that keeps at room temperature without spoiling. Its examples:

  • canned food
  • packaged items such as cereal or macaroni and cheese
  • dried goods
  • staples such as spices, honey, coffee, tea and peanut butter

It also asked for winter clothes:

  • jackets
  • gloves
  • hats
  • sweaters

Where it goes

North Fulton Community Charities says on its website that it has helped families through hardship since 1983. It offers food, financial assistance and career development services to people who register, and runs a thrift shop that gives free clothing to families in need.

The city said it is “just the waystation” for the donations. It said the nonprofit assists many people in Milton.

What it means for you

  • Deadline: Friday, Nov. 20. The city has not published a closing time.
  • Easiest drop-off: any of the four fire stations, including evenings and weekends, if the crew is in.
  • Weekday drop-off: City Hall or the police station, starting 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
  • Need help yourself? North Fulton Community Charities lists its services and how to register on its help services page.

For other events this season, see our things to do in Milton and our Veterans Day guide.