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MARINETTE, Wis. -- The Salvation Army is accepting new winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens and warm blankets through Oct. 29 to be given to children in need in Marinette and Menominee counties.
"With the rising costs of daily life, this drive gives us the opportunity to provide the items necessary to keep kids warm and healthy through the winter months," Lt. Logan Saydera of The Salvation Army said.
Applications for those in need of winter gear will be received until Oct. 29. The application link can be found on their website at samarinette.org, or their Facebook page. You can also call them at 715-735-7448.
Drop-off locations are --
-- Marinette: Calvary Church, enJOY Gifts and Gathering Jack's Fresh Market, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Papa Murphy's, PCM Credit Union, Peter Piper Day Care, Stephenson National Bank & Trust, Ameriprise, The Salvation Army and Tri County Credit Union;
-- Peshtigo, Wis.: Eagle Express and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church;
-- Menominee: Anchor Coupling, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, First National Bank & Trust, First Presbyterian Church, Jack's Fresh Market, Stephenson National Bank & Trust, Tri County Credit Union and YMCA; and
-- Stephenson: Ameriprise.
Additional Coats for Kids sponsors include WBAY, Green Bay Packaging and GFWC Menominee Women's Club.
Volunteers will be needed to sort and organize donations. Monetary donations will be accepted at 80 W. Russell St. in Marinette, Wis., or mailed to P.O. Box 495. For questions about volunteering or registration, call 715-735-7448 or go online to www.samarinette.org. Follow on Facebook at The Salvation Army Marinette for updates on all community events.