The Paper Mill Playhouse will be the collection site for Jersey Cares' annual winter coat drive. New and gently used coats can be brought during the run of Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas and the 2011 Holiday Village and Animated Light Spectacular, now through December 24th.

Over the past 15 years, Jersey Cares has collected, sorted and distributed thousands of winter coats to New Jersey residents in need through this program. The donated winter coats benefit at-risk men, women, children and infants in Northern New Jersey.  

Last season alone, Paper Mill Playhouse patrons contributed over 450 coats to this worthy cause, said Playhouse spokesman Shayne Miller.

Coats can be dropped off in the baskets inside the theater’s lobby at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, NJ.

“Paper Mill Playhouse is thrilled to partner once again with Jersey Cares,” stated Mark S. Hoebee, Paper Mill Playhouse’s Producing Artistic Director.  “When two not-for-profit organizations come together to serve the community there is true holiday magic. Through the generosity of our patrons, Paper Mill Playhouse has been able to provide warmth to thousands of underserved New Jersey residents.”