Through Monday, Feb. 1, several groups are collecting new and gently used coats, hats, scarves and gloves for West Virginians in need.
The goal is to collect at least 400 articles of winter clothing. To see drop-off locations or to donate money instead, go to education alliance.org/coats4kids.
There are drop-off locations in Berkeley, Jefferson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Hardy, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Ohio, Pleasants, Raleigh, Wayne and Wood counties.
The Wayne County location is Fort Gay Middle School, 1 Viking Drive, Fort Gay. Contact Ashley Hostetter, 606-483-0823, to arrange a time.
In Lincoln County, coats can be taken to donation bins at Big Ugly Community Center or the Lincoln County Board of Education. Hamlin Church of Christ at 8041 Vine Ave. is also participating; call Levi Racer at 304-690-9404.