New Lenox Police To Collect Winter Coats For Those In Need

NEW LENOX, IL — The New Lenox Police Department will soon kick off f its coat drive to help those in need ahead of winter temperatures.

People are invited to donate gently used coats Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. The drive then utilizes a voucher system to allow anyone in need to receive a coat, free of charge.

New Lenox School District 122 students and families are encouraged to donate at their schools, while the general public are asked to donate at either the New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, or the New Lenox Police Department, 200 Veterans Parkway.

All coat collection points will have vouchers to be handed out to those in need, and vouchers will also be available at the New Lenox Township Office at 1100 S. Cedar Rd.

Vouchers can be redeemed at Morning Star Treasure Chest II, 2571 East Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, Il. They will provide a coat, free of charge, to anyone who presents them with a voucher.

Vouchers will be available for the duration of the coat drive.