Chattanooga Furniture Bank collection is today

The Chattanooga Furniture Bank is holding a used-furniture drive today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at eight locations.

In its first three months, the furniture bank has served more than 100 families. The program accepts gently used furniture which is recycled to families in need. Currently, there are 50 people on a waiting list for home furnishings.

Furniture Bank officials said the program is especially in need of kitchen tables and chairs, beds, bed frames, night stands, lamps, couches, coffee tables, TVs, end tables, recliners, kitchen appliances, book shelves, clean linens, dishes, free standing cabinets, microwaves and refrigerators.

For more information, call 757-9527 or go to www.LiveUnitedChattanooga.org.

Drop-off locations

* East Ridge: East Ridge Town Hall, 1517 Tombras Ave.

* Hickory Valley: St. Michael's Cathedral, 2330 Hickory Valley Road.

* Hixson: Clear Creek Church of Christ, 5612 Hixson Pike.

* Red Bank: Red Bank Church of Christ, 3600 Dayton Blvd.

* North Chattanooga: Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave.

* St. Elmo: Calvary Chapel, 3415 South Broad St.

* Signal Mountain: Signal Mountain Baptist Church, 939 Ridgeway Ave.

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