The Salvation Army Thrift Store Locations locally or Jiffy Lube on Keil Dr S in Chatham are accepted gently used winter coats, especially kids and plus sizes as part of their Operation Cover Up.

The program aims to provide a warm coat for those in need heading into the winter season.

Donated coats can be dropped off at any of the 3 Salvation Army Thrift Store locations in Chatham, Wallaceburg or Ridgetown or Jiffy Lube from now until Saturday, October 23.

Those in need of a warm coat can drop by the Salvation Army Family Services offices in Blenheim, Chatham Ridgetown or Wallaceburg and the Tilbury Information and Help Centre to get a coupon.

Coats will be distributed Monday October 25th to Saturday November 13th.