Canton holding coat drive through Dec. 8

New and gently-used coats, in any size, are being collected in Canton.

Additional items accepted are new socks, underwear, gloves, hats and scarves.

Through Dec. 8, Canton city officials and MUST Ministries are holding a coat drive.

All donations will be received at Canton City Hall, 110 Academy St., and can be placed in the donation boxes on the first floor at the front desk and/or by office 121.

For questions, contact Lauren Johnson at lauren.johnson@cantonga.gov.

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