New coats wanted, too

Sonic Equipment, in conjunction with Allen County Cleaners, is hosting a winter coat drive and distribution for those in need.
From now through Dec. 3, Allen Countians may drop off used or new winter coats in good condition weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sonic, 900 W. Miller Rd., or from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Allen County Cleaners, 1515 East St. The cleaners is also open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coats will be washed or dry cleaned before being given, free of charge, to anyone who needs one from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 in the  Jefferson Elementary School gymnasium.
“We just really want to do something to help the community,” organizer Megan Hageman said, adding that while “A meal only lasts a couple hours; a coat lasts a season or two.”