FRED MEYER, TRAIL BLAZERS AND NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST HOST 11TH ANNUAL COAT DRIVE IN FRED MEYER STORES Donations will be collected through December 23 PORTLAND, Ore. (November 19, 2020) – Fred Meyer, the Portland Trail Blazers and NBC Sports Northwest the official network of the Trail Blazers, have teamed up for the 11th year to collect new coat donations for kids and adults in Oregon and SW Washington. Starting November 20 through December 23, donation bins will be placed near the entrances of your local Fred Meyer store. “We’re grateful to team up with Fred Meyer and NBC Sports Northwest for the annual coat drive,” said Chris McGowan, President & CEO of the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter. “This event has made a big impact in its 11 years, having donated thousands of coats to kids and families in need, and we are committed to continuing to help our community going forward.” Fred Meyer, the Trail Blazers and NBC Sports Northwest have committed to donate an initial 3,000 coats and Fred Meyer will match the community donations up to 4,000 additional coats. Coat donations will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro and the Salvation Army. Due to COVID-19, the Coat Drive will only be accepting new coats. “We recognize that there are many in need right now and we are excited to lead the way and help keep people warm during such a critical time,” stated Dennis Gibson, President of Fred Meyer Stores. “We want to be there to help provide support when our communities need us most.” “We’re proud to partner with the Trail Blazers and Fred Meyer on this very special community initiative,” added Diane Penny, Senior Vice President/General Manager, NBC Sports Northwest. “The Portland community has always banded together to help out one another in times of need. The Trail Blazers and Fred Meyer continue to be leaders in fueling that spirit year-round.” Over the 11 years of the program, thousands of coats have been donated to local youth and adults in need. Below is a list of the 44 Fred Meyer stores participating in the Coat Drive – an increase of 20 stores from the previous year. For more information, visit trailblazers.com/coatdrive. Albany 2500 Santiam Hwy Se., Albany, OR 97322 Battle Ground 401 NW 12th Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604 Beaverton 11425 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, Or 97006 Burlingame 7555 SW Barber Blvd, Portland, OR 97219 Canby 1401 SE First, Canby, OR 97103 Clackamas 16301 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015 Cornelius 2200 Baseline St, Cornelius, OR 97113 Division 14700 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236 East Salem 3740 Market St NE, Salem, OR 97301 Fisher’s Landing 16600 SE McGilivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683 Gateway 1111 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220 Glisan 6615 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213 Grand Central 2500 Columbia House Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 Gresham 2497 SE Burnside Rd., Gresham, OR 97080 Happy Valley 17005 SE Sunnyside Rd, Happy Valley, OR 97015 Hawthorne 3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 Hazel Dell 7700 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98665 Hillsboro 6495 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro, OR 97123 Hollywood 3030 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR 97232 Interstate 7404 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217 Johnson Creek 5253 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266 Longview 3184 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview, WA 98632 Mill Plain 11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684 Newburg 3300 Portland Rd, Newberg, OR 97132 North Coast 695 S Hwy 101, Warrenton, OR 97146 North Salem 2855 Broadway St NE, Salem, Or 97303 Oak Grove 14700 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Oak Grove, OR 97267 Orchards 7411 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662 Oregon City 1839 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR 97045 Peninsula 6850 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203 Raleigh Hills 7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225 Salmon Creek 800 NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver, WA 98685 Sandy 16625 SE 362nd Dr, Sandy, OR 97055 Scappoose 51501 Columbia River Hwy, Scappoose, OR 97056 South Salem 3450 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302 Stadium 100 NW 20th Pl, Portland, OR 97209 Sunset 22075 NW Imbrie Dr., Hillsboro OR 97124 The Dalles 1215 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058 Tigard 11565 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223 Tillamook 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook, OR 97141 Tualatin 19200 SW Martinazzi, Tualatin, OR 97062 Walker Road 15995 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006 Wilsonville 30300 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070 Wood Village 22855 NE Park Ln, Wood Village, OR 97060
