One of the many community efforts of the Surface Creek Valley Lions Club is the coats and jackets distribution the club has housed at the Surface Creek Community Food Bank.

With the onset of colder weather, the club is especially in need of donated coats and heavy jackets for free distribution to any area family or individual in need of one.

The club asks that donated items be washed first, but good outerwear in any serviceable condition is appreciated.

"Donors may drop off coats at the Cedaredge Food Bank location, behind town hall on Main Street, Mondays from 9-11, or Thursdays 1-3 p.m., says club member Pat Means.

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