As the temperature begins to drop, locals without heat are in need of blankets to keep warm.
The local chapter of the United Way is partnering with The Fitness Factor to deliver blankets to those in need for their third annual blanket drive.
The drive begins Nov. 17 and lasts until Dec. 15. New and unused blankets can be dropped off at Fitness Factor, located at 15th Avenue North.
Leslie Peel, volunteer director at United Way, said the blankets will be picked up throughout the drive and delivered to three local organizations.
Contact Helpline, Helping Hands and Safe Haven will each receive the blanket donations.
Peel encouraged people to give to the drive, saying, “This cold weather is starting to affect us early this year and a lot of people have to choose to lower or turn off their heat in order to pay their bills. Help your neighbor.”
Sarah Fowler covered crime, education and community related events for The Dispatch.
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