 United Way of Bemidji is helping people stay warm ahead of winter with their annual coats for the community drive. Between now and October 3rd, you can stop by J.C. Pennies, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, both Lukens grocery stores, locations, or dress club cleaners, and donate new or gently used winter gear. It's put in the box marked with the United Way logo. The clothes will be distributed in early October. We're accepting any gently used men's, women's, children's coats of any size. We also accept winter gear such as snow pants and boots and scarfs and hats. If you think about it, I feel like children go through snow pants really quickly and we like to get a lot of donations of that because it's good for the kids to have. The distribution will be held at 1st Lutheran Church in Bemidji on October 6th from 9 in the morning until 1 in the afternoon. Anyone in need is welcome to stop by. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.