Winter Clothing Drives Target Children Across Communities

As colder weather approaches, schools and community organizations are urging families to prepare children with warm clothing and are organizing winter-gear drives for people in need. The Salvation Army is collecting coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens and blankets for children in Marinette and Menominee counties, while Greenville police are gathering clothing, blankets and food for students experiencing homelessness. A Bethlehem high school club is collecting clean winter clothing for newly arrived residents served by the West Hill Refugee Center. Pender Public Schools also reminds families to send children to school with coats, hats, scarves and gloves for cold mornings and outdoor recess.