Winter coat distribution starts Oct. 16

This month, volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition will distribute gently used and new winter coats, gloves and hats to men, women and children who are in need of warm clothing.

The nonprofit hosted its annual winter coat drive in September and collected items from drop-off locations at the Blaine library, Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Center, Windermere Realty at Birch Bay Square, Birch Bay Village Community Center, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 office and most local churches.

Distribution will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16 and Friday, October 19, and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17 at the Cost Cutter Shopping Center, unit 280. To learn more, call 360/354-6819.