Fans are being urged to bring good quality children’s clothing to the Crows’ match against Essendon on Sunday, 31 July to help out those in need across South Australia.

The Kids Clothes for a Cause drive will assist The Salvation Army, one of four charity partners for The Crows Children’s Foundation in 2016.

The Club has kick started the drive by donating approximately 100 t-shirts and jumpers from CROWmania as well as 100 children’s tickets for disadvantaged families to attend the Essendon game.

Crows defender and Children’s Foundation board member Kyle Hartigan encouraged fans to get behind the initiative.

“When approached by the Foundation to see what they were most in need of, The Salvation Army indicated they had a significant shortage of clothing for kids of all ages – from babies through to teens,” Hartigan said.

“Many people would have clothes at home that the kids have grown out of so we’re asking people to bring it along to Adelaide Oval for the game.  

“It’s great to be able to help out and we’re encouraging all of our members, supporters and Club partners to get involved.”

Rod Reeve from The Salvation Army’s SA Headquarters said the organisation was delighted to partner with the Crows Children's Foundation for the initiative.

“Many families and kids doing it tough will benefit from the generous support of Adelaide Crows fans and we encourage them each to get behind this terrific promotion,” Reeve said.

“Many South Australian families struggle to make ends meet and a donation of warm clothing will be of immense benefit to many families assisting those kids most in need.”

Fans unable to bring clothing to the game can still assist by making a gold coin donation to the Crows Children’s Foundation via a tin rattle which will occur before the first bounce.

Clothing can also be donated to The Salvation Army on Florence Street, Fullarton or to Adelaide Football Club offices at West Lakes.

In 2016 the Crows Children’s Foundation will donate almost $120,000 to children’s charities including Autism Spectrum Australia, the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Childhood Cancer Association and The Salvation Army.

Earlier this year The Salvation Army was granted seed funding of $18,000 to support STREETDREAMS, a hip hop dance program based in Mt Barker that inspires young people aged 8–18 years to reach their full potential in physical, mental and emotional health.

In October each year, the Foundation calls for grant submissions from children’s charities for support in the following season, please click here for further details.