Coats for the needy being collected

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s annual Project Overcoat drive kicks off Jan. 5 and runs through Jan. 19. The objective is to collect thousands of new and gently used coats and blankets for disadvantaged men, women and children. More than 130 community agencies will distribute the items in hopes of keeping Georgia residents warm during these cold winter months. Coats can be dropped off at any metro Kroger. Volunteers are needed to help sort coats at the Atlanta Mission, 2355 Bolton Road from Jan. 23-25 and Jan. 28-Feb 1. To volunteer, visit unitedwayatlanta.org/projectovercoat.