Cleveland County residents can donate winter clothing through Dec. 31 or give blood at Moore Norman Technology Center’s Franklin Road campus on Nov. 18. A separate blood drive at the South Penn campus was scheduled for Nov. 11.
Coat and warm clothing drive
Cleveland County is partnering with HUGS Street Ministry for a coat and warm clothing drive that runs through Dec. 31, according to a county announcement. The drive accepts new or gently used coats, jackets, gloves, scarves and other warm clothing to benefit people experiencing homelessness.
This is the third year Cleveland County has worked with HUGS Street Ministry on the effort. The county said last year's partnership resulted in more than 640 coats and hoodies distributed.
Drop-off locations include the Cleveland County Office Building, the Cleveland County Election Board, the Cleveland County Health Department, The Well and the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. HUGS Street Ministry will pick up and distribute collected items throughout the drive.
Cleveland County Treasurer Tammy Richards said the multiple drop-off sites are meant to make it easier for residents across the county to participate.
MNTC blood drives
MNTC is hosting two fall blood drives as part of its "2026 Magic of Giving" campaign, according to announcements from the South Penn campus and the Franklin Road campus.
The South Penn campus drive was scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bloodmobile on campus. The Franklin Road campus in Norman holds its drive Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in room A101 of the main building. Donors can sign up starting in room A123.
MNTC said donors at both events will receive a free holiday-themed T-shirt while supplies last. Anyone under 18 must bring a completed permission form, available in the health building. MNTC hosts blood drives three times a year.
