The Washington Elementary School Booster Club will host a Coat Drive on Saturday, November 5th.

Diahnca Quigley, Booster Club member, said that the coats will go directly to students in need.

“We collect coats and we give them out all the same day in front of Washington Elementary; and we just know that there’s lots of families in need in our area that can’t necessarily afford to go buy nice heavy winter jackets or hats or gloves for themselves or their kiddos so we are doing [it] to help the community out,” said Quigley.

Since the coats will be donated and given out on the same day, you can donate early if you prefer.

“And if somebody would want to donate prior to that, they can drop them off in the office at Washington Elementary or down at the First United Methodist Church,” said Quigley.

The First United Methodist Church is located at 804 N Jefferson St. in Junction City.

In addition to the coat drive, the Booster Club will also have a hot cocoa stand where all donated proceeds will benefit Washington Elementary School.

The Coat Drive/Give Away is Saturday, November 5th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Washington Elementary located at 1500 N. Washington St. in Junction City.

For more information, contact Diahnca at 223-7923.