SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 3, 2025) — Utah’s annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls clothing drive kicks off today, uniting Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle and Red Hanger to gather winter essentials for 15 nonprofits serving individuals and families across the state.
A long-standing collaboration between three Utah-born companies, the drive runs from Nov. 3–Nov. 21, gathering donations that will be distributed to 15 charities serving communities from Logan to St. George.
“Families and single adults line up for meals in every kind of weather,” said Stacey Gallegos, Community Outreach Director for St. Anne’s Center & Lantern House. “A dependable coat, dry boots or a warm blanket can be the difference between getting sick or finishing the day strong. Warm Bodies, Warm Souls brings our community together and stretches our budget so our team can spend more time on important housing and employment work.”
Most-needed items include gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and blankets, as well as new socks and underwear. Donors can drop off gently used or new clothing at any participating Bank of Utah branch, Arctic Circle restaurant or Red Hanger location during the drive. As a thank-you, each donor will receive a coupon for a free Double Cheeseburger from Arctic Circle or a free shirt cleaning at Red Hanger.
“Every fall, we watch Utahns rally and bring in not just gently used items but handmade scarves, thoughtfully bundled outfits and more,” said Megan Kenley, AVP Communications & Marketing Manager at Bank of Utah. “It’s humbling to witness that spirit of giving, and inspiring to know those donations will be shared among 15 deserving charities statewide.”
Since its first year in 2011, and with only a brief pause during the pandemic, Warm Bodies, Warm Souls has helped deliver hundreds of bags of warm clothing each season to Utahns in need. A full list of participating locations and the 15 benefiting organizations can be found online at https://www.bankofutah.com/clothing-drive.
