Chapel Hill UMC - Mitten Tree

Season of Warmth

Mitten Tree brings our church family together to help neighbors stay warm through the winter. This seasonal outreach collects handmade and store-bought mittens, scarves, and winter hats for children in Wayne Township and guests of our Food Pantry.

Knit, Crochet, Create, Donate

Every October, donations are gathered and prepared for distribution. Items can be:
• Hand-knitted or crocheted
• Homemade from patterns provided by the church
• Store-bought and ready to give

Throughout the year, we also offer free yarn and patterns to anyone who would like to create items for the Mitten Tree in the Connection Hub.

Knit, Crochet, Create, Donate

Every October, donations are gathered and prepared for distribution. Items can be:
• Hand-knitted or crocheted
• Homemade from patterns provided by the church
• Store-bought and ready to give

Throughout the year, we also offer free yarn and patterns to anyone who would like to create items for the Mitten Tree in the Connection Hub.

Impact Through the Years

2025

157 donations: Adult-sized items were delivered to HVAF, while child-sized items went to Chapelwood Elementary and Chapel Glen Elementary.

2024

232 donations: Items were distributed to the children of Wayne Township, with approximately 75% handmade.

2023

400 donations: Delivered to Chapelwood Elementary, Chapel Glen Elementary, and LBCC.