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Coats for Kids collections kicks off

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Photo by Bill Olmsted

Gail Johnson hands a Coats for Kids barrel to Bob Paull to load into a truck. Members of the Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary distributed the familiar red receptacles to locations throughout the city.

What you need to know about the Coats for Kids Collection

What: Janesville Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Coats for Kids Collection

When: Through Monday, Oct. 17.

Where: Collection barrels have been placed nearly two dozen businesses and at many public schools throughout northern Rock County.

Barrels are at these businesses in Janesville:

-- Dan's Creston Park Laundry, 1603 Randolph Road

-- Sentry Food Store, 2822 E. Milwaukee St. and 2501 W. Court St.

-- ShopKo, 2500 E. Highway 14

-- Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St.

-- Kmart, 2233 Humes Road

-- Choice Cleaners, 610 E. Memorial Drive, 1926 E. Milwaukee St. and 2919 N. Lexington Drive

-- Logli Markets, 1501 Creston Park Drive

-- Pick ’n Save, 1717 Center Ave.

-- Curves for Women, 1800 E. Highway 14

-- Woodman’s, 2819 N. Lexington Drive

-- Culver’s, 2633 Milton Ave.

-- Walgreens, 1717 Milton Ave., 1740 Center Ave., 1933 W. Court St. and 2519 Kettering St.

In Edgerton:

-- Piggly Wiggly, 1211 N. Main St.

In Milton:

-- Piggly Wiggly, 727 S. Janesville St.

These schools also will have collection barrels: Janesville public schools, Milton Middle School, Orfordville Parkview High School, Footville Elementary School and Orfordville Elementary School.

Details: Donations of nearly new and clean child- and adult-size winter coats, snow pants, hats, mittens/gloves, boots, sweatshirts and fleeces will be accepted and give to children in need who live in northern Rock County communities.

Distribution: Winter clothing distribution will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Salvation Army’s community center, 514 Sutherland Ave., Janesville.

Those in need of assistance must sign up from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at the Salvation Army to receive help. Each family will be given an appointment to receive winter clothing items.

To learn more: Call (608) 757-8300 or go online to usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_janesville.nsf.