Jamestown  (CSi)  Collection of winter clothing for needy children and adults has started with the annual Coats for Kids campaign.

Collection sites through  September 28, are during regular business hours at, Ave Maria Village, 501 19th Street. Northeast, and Salvation Army in Jamestown, 320 1st Avenue  North.

Donations in all sizes, for children through adults, are needed such as, coats, snowsuits, gloves, caps, mittens, gloves, scarves and boots. Clothing should be donated in clean and in good working order, but light repairs are possible.

Jamestown Salvation Army Maj. Teri Nauta says, Ave Maria Village staff will launder and sort clothing, and the Salvation Army will handle distribution.

Cash donations are also welcome to purchase missing items, and to purchase new coats.

For information on donations or distribution, call the Salvation Army at 252-0290 or Ave Maria Village at 252-5660.