By Anthony Gorges
JC Post
The Community Coat Drive is underway and will continue through next Wednesday, November 22nd.
The coat drive sponsors are GCR and Foot Locker Corporate Services Center. There are several drop-off locations in Junction City, and drop-off locations in Manhattan and Abilene. The list of drop-off locations is on the flyer below. The Community Coat Drive accepts coats, jackets, gloves, hats, scarves and socks.
Casper Harold, is the man behind the coat drive and the leader in his GCR motorcycle organization.
“Being from here, I know there is a need for things like this,” Harold said. “This is like our fifth event for helping people out this year. I know there is a need, so this is why we do it.”
Harold said if you are uncomfortable dropping off items at any of the locations, you can call him, and he will pick up the items. The number to call is 785-210-6207.
Saturday November 25th is distribution day. The distribution will be at 602 N Washington St. in Junction City at Blue Restaurant. The distribution will be from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
“Anybody that needs anything is welcome to come through the door,” Casper Harold said. “ Everything is free. A free lunch will also be served.”
For more information or questions about the Community Coat Drive, call Casper at 785-210-6207 or Lynn 580-647-1706.