Massive Coat Drive Tonight In Buffalo, New York

The weather is getting colder across Western New York and now is the time you can help out families in need of warm clothes.

Colvin Cleaners has kicked off its annual "Coats 4 Kids" coat drive and will be collecting coats, hats, gloves, and other winter gear during the month of November.

Colvin Cleaners has teamed up with the Mafia Babes and Value Home Centers to collect gently used and new winter weather items.

This is the 28th annual "Coats For Kids" drive and they have collected and handed out thousands of items over the past 28 years.

This year you can help with donations of new or gently used coats, jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves for all ages from toddlers to young adults,

Donations can be made at Colvin Cleaners at 2375 Elmwood Ave in Kenmore, participating Allstate Insurance agencies, Reeds Jenss locations, Valu Hardware Centers, and various bars and restaurants coordinated by the Mafia Babes

A complete list of drop-off locations is available at www.coatsforkidswny.com.

Colvin Cleaners will take in and dry clean all the items before handing them out to several non-profits to distribute them to those in need.

You can also drop off any donations during their live clothing drive at Valu Home Center in Amherst near the Bouvlard Mall today from 4 pm until 6:30 pm.

Christopher Billoni, Vice President of Colvin Cleaners, talked about the drive and how you can help. Click the audio link below to listen to his interview.