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Nearly 800 coats go to needy in Galesburg
Galesburg Register-Mail
GALESBURG Nearly 800 coats were distributed to those in need during a community drive Wednesday evening at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
The drive-thru event lasted more than two hours and several items were donated, including approximately 750 to 800 coats, 120 free meals from Tres Café meals, 40 Little Caesar’s pizzas, 225 bagged sandwiches, 200 apples, 50 boxes of chocolate, 100 bottles of hand sanitizer, 100 pairs of socks and two turkeys.
This was a joint effort between individuals, groups, and organizations. Instrumental in the drive are Diane Crock, Champ Coleman, Ryan Crane, Matt Hillhouse, Anthony Law, Mark Thomas, CCO,Tricia Thomas, Tres Café, Gale Scholars, Carl Sandburg College Office of Diversity & Inclusion, and several others helping at and behind-the-scenes.
December 16, 2020
Coats for the Community has another coat giveaway this evening and
Tres Cafe is adding a free meal as well. The no questions asked, no i.d. event gets underway at 5:00 at
Watson Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory Legacy Center.
Mark Thomas joined