Time to help ‘Coats for Kids’

It’s still warm enough to wear shorts, but the chill is in the air as kids wait at the bus stop and it i’s a daily reminder of what’s to come. The Coats for Kids Committee has started collecting donations of new and gently used coats for the annual Coats for Kids drive.

Coats for Kids collections bins are out around Marshall ready to be filled with all the winter survival essentials. “As people pull out their winter stuff, we hope they will think of our collection bins instead of just getting rid of jackets that don’t fit,” said Kelli Kurth of Marshall.

Donations of new or lightly used jackets, boots, snow pants, mittens, hats and scarves will be accepted in the bins through October 4th. Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be sent to United Community Action Partnership, Attention: Coats for Kids, 1400 S. Saratoga St. Marshall, MN 56258.

The focus of this year’s Coats for Kids drive is on children preschool through eighth grade. Items will be provided to older youth and adults if they are available. Coat distribution will be the week of October 8 at the Market Street Mall in Marshall.

The Coats for Kids planning committee is working with area schools to make sure families are aware of the service.

Kelli Kurth said,“We really want to make sure we help as many kids as possible.” Anyone interested in more information on the Coats for Kids collection or distribution can contact Shelly Rykhus at (507) 537-1416.