RALEIGH COUNTY, W.V. (LOOTPRESS) – There is still time to grab a Halloween costume out of the county’s costume vault. Children who need a free costume have until Saturday to take their pick.
According to Molly Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, the costume vault was created several years ago to lessen the financial burden on families. The county collects new and gently used costumes, which are given to children in need of a costume for free.
“Costumes can be very expensive,” Williams explained, “Dressing up and pretending to be someone or something else is helpful for the imagination and development. We hope that every child in Raleigh County gets the opportunity if that is something they want to do.”
According to Williams, the costume vault grows a little more each year. Last year, the county gave out more than 50 costumes.
Costumes can be picked up at the Lake Office/Pavilion- located at 1400 Lake Stephens Road in Surveyor- and the Beckley Office- located at 116 North Heber Street.
Hours of operation are as follows:
Wednesday, October 27: Lake Office/Pavilion 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 28: Beckley Office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, October 29: Beckley Office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 30: Beckley Office 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The county is still accepting costumes and toy donations. Costumes in good conditions can be dropped off at either location. November 5 is the last day that toy donations will be accepted.
Questions can be directed to 304-946-529 or rcpraevents@gmail.com.