INDIANAPOLIS — Winter coat collection for The Salvation Army of Central Indiana's annual Coats for Kids program is now underway.
The program, in partnership with WTHR and Classic Cleaners, collects winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves to serve 5,000 children in central Indiana.
Donations of new or gently used winter coats in all sizes are being accepted through Oct. 19 at any Classic Cleaners location. Collection boxes are located at the front of each store.
Alternatively, every donation of $25 to The Salvation Army's online coat shop allows the organization to buy a coat for a child registered in the program. For how you can make a monetary donation to help, click here.
The Coats for Kids distribution event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds' Blue Ribbon Pavilion, located at 1202 E. 38th St. in Indianapolis.
Parents or caregivers will be required to provide either a valid ID or Coats for Kids registration confirmation email with them to shop for coats, and children will need to be present to try on the items.
Online registration will open Sept. 9 at this link.
For more information on the program, including how to donate or volunteer, click here.