(Discover Whitewater submission) The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council is inviting residents to drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, and other warm clothing items as part of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Big Bundle Up campaign. The Big Bundle Up is a statewide collection program running Nov. 5–Jan. 5, 2021. This is the tenth year of the Big Bundle Up and to date, the program has collected over 185,000 warm winter items to help families in need. Donating warm winter items is the perfect way to give to Wisconsin families in need as the holiday giving season approaches. A box will be located at the Discover Whitewater offices, 150 W. Main St. in downtown Whitewater for donors to drop off warm clothing items. Items can be dropped off Monday–Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. All items donated at this location will be given to local families. For more information about why Discover Whitewater is participating in the Big Bundle Up, please contact Kellie Carper, Exec. Director at (262) 473-4005.