New and gently used items to keep people warm this winter are being collected by the United Way of Greater St. Joseph.

United Way and Chick-fil-A are teaming to to hold a drive for the warm items Nov. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. as part of Chick-fil-A’s Kids Club event.

A second drive will be held at Chick-fil-A on Saturday Nov. 28 from 11 am. to 2 p..m.  That day donors will be treated to a free Chick-fil-A sandwich.

“We are proud to support United Way of Greater St. Joseph by hosting this special warm weather drive,” said Jared Johnson, franchise Operator of Chick-fil-A at St. Joseph. “We hope the community will join us in supporting such a wonderful cause.”

Items being accepted include new and gently used hats, coats, gloves, mittens, blankets, coveralls, scarves, sweatshirts, and socks.  Donors who can’t make it by the restaurant can drop off donations at the United Way located at 118 S. 5th St. in St. Joseph.

The donated items will be shared with United Way agencies to distribute the warm items to their clients and consumers in need.