The Mono County Office of Education (MCOE) is now accepting requests for free winter clothing to support children and youth across Mono County, with distribution scheduled to commence in December 2026. This initiative aims to provide essential cold-weather gear, helping ensure that students are prepared for learning and comfortable during the Eastern Sierra winter months. The effort also seeks to ease a practical burden for families navigating the colder seasons.
Available items include a comprehensive range of cold-weather essentials designed to keep young residents warm. These include winter coats, snow pants, boots, gloves, beanies, and warm socks. The clothing is available to any Mono County child or youth who demonstrates a need for these items, with provisions continuing while supplies last. MCOE emphasizes that having appropriate winter attire helps children get to school comfortably, actively participate in activities, and maintain focus on their education.
Families interested in requesting clothing can utilize a bilingual request form, available in both English and Spanish. This form allows families to specify the particular items needed, the required sizes, and their preferred pickup arrangements. Additionally, the form includes an option to note any specific sensory considerations for the child. To facilitate access, schools, local libraries, social service agencies, and other community partners are available to assist families with the request process. For direct inquiries or assistance, the MCOE can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at (760) 934-0031. Requests are being accepted on an ongoing basis to accommodate community needs as they arise.
Distribution efforts are planned to begin in December 2026. Pickup options will include designated schools or community locations within Mono County. Furthermore, MCOE may arrange delivery assistance for families based on their specific needs and the available capacity for such services, aiming to remove barriers to accessing these crucial items. This flexible approach ensures that the essentials reach those who can benefit most effectively.
The Mono County Office of Education extends its gratitude to the wider Mono County community for its generous support in previous years, which has contributed to the success of similar efforts. Currently, a significant stock of clothing is already available, allowing MCOE to focus its immediate efforts on efficiently distributing these essentials directly to the children and families who need them. Therefore, no community-wide donation drive is planned at this time. However, should specific items or sizes become scarce, requests for these particular contributions may be shared with the community at a later date. Community partners are encouraged to actively share the clothing request link within their networks to ensure broad awareness and reach all eligible families.