Over 5,000 jackets collected for Salvation Army coat drive

Mokena second-graders pitch in for Salvation Army coat drive

More than 5,000 coats have been collected as part of the Salvation Army's coat drive across the Chicago area.

MOKENA, Ill. - Second-graders at Noonan Academy in Mokena were collecting coats Tuesday for the Salvation Army.

It's part of the Bears-Jewel Osco drive, which has gathered more than five thousand already with more day to go in the campaign.

"Inflation is near record levels. It's expensive to live. A lot of families are trying to decide 'Do I buy my groceries Do I pay my rent?; Usually a winter coat isn't on that list, so the donations here will go to help those families that really could use a coat to get to the bus stop, kids to get to school so that they can stay warm year round" said Brian Duewel from the Salvation Army.

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You can drop off a new or gently used coat at your local jewel store through tomorrow evening.