As colder temperatures move into the area, collections get underway for the annual coat distribution by the Salvation Army.

Through the month of October you can bring gently used coats of all sizes to the Community Center at 7th and Messanie from 9am to 4pm.  Coats must be clean and read to wear without any needed repairs. They also need gloves, mittens and hats.  Officials say they have a great need for children’s sizes.

The coats will be distributed on November 5. Officials say they handed out 375 winter coats during last year’s event.