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Canton holding coat drive through Dec. 8

The Canton Winter Coat Drive is continuing through Dec. 8. Sponsors are the city of Canton and MUST Ministries. (Courtesy of Canton)

Credit: City of Canton

Credit: City of Canton

The Canton Winter Coat Drive is continuing through Dec. 8. Sponsors are the city of Canton and MUST Ministries. (Courtesy of Canton)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Nov 24, 2023

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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