SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 21, 2024 — The 12th annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls 2024 clothing drive wrapped up with a heartwarming, record-breaking response from Utah residents. Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle and Red Hanger partnered to gather winter clothing and other essentials for families in need across the state from Oct. 21 to Nov. 15.

This year, donations poured in at 74 different Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle and Red Hanger locations statewide, filling more than 600 bags with warm clothing and collecting $8,500 for the donation fund — contributions from Bank of Utah and community members. Gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and blankets were donated to 15 charitable institutions from Logan to St. George.

Making an Impact: Where Your Donations Go

  • Bountiful Community Pantry
  • Cache Valley Humanitarian Center
  • Community Action Services and Food Bank
  • Heber Valley Center Stage/ Christian Center of Park City
  • The Family Support Center
  • The Road Home's Midvale Family Shelter
  • Tremonton Community Pantry
  • Utah Foster Care
  • Cache Community Food Pantry
  • Catholic Community Services (Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank)
  • Crossroads Urban Center
  • Switchpoint
  • The Lantern House
  • The Well (formerly Hope Pregnancy Center)
  • United Way of Eastern Utah

Ryan Fish of Red Hanger, Megan Kenley of Bank of Utah, and Joe Evans of Arctic Circle present a donation to Rachel Felton of The Road Home
Ryan Fish of Red Hanger, Megan Kenley of Bank of Utah, and Joe Evans of Arctic Circle present a donation to Rachel Felton of The Road Home, supporting the organization's mission to make a difference in our community.

Bank of Utah launched the Warm Bodies, Warm Souls coat drive in 2011 to support individuals and families in need during winter. In 2014, Arctic Circle Restaurants and its foundation, Arctic Cares, joined the initiative, expanding its reach through 38 restaurant locations and extensive in-store and digital advertising. Red Hanger became a vital partner five years ago, adding 12 convenient drop-off locations and providing trucks to deliver and collect donation bins across the state. Donors receive a free double cheeseburger coupon from Arctic Circle or a shirt-cleaning voucher from Red Hanger as a thank-you.

Several local businesses joined the effort this year, including Gandy Dancer Mercantile and Great Dane Transportation.

Warm Bodies, Warm Souls is an annual, cherished tradition in Utah, driven by the power of community and the generous spirit of Utah residents. Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle and Red Hanger thank everyone who made this year’s drive a resounding success.

News Coverage:

TechBuzz News
The Independent (Southern Utah)