Special to Iredell Free News

Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition is hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Winter Weather Drive to collect new children’s hats, gloves, socks and other winter weather wear from November 15 through December 12.

Iredell County residents are invited to make a difference in our local community by donating to the drive and helping Safe Kids give to children in need in our communities this winter and help ensure that they stay warm.

The need for essentials for fall and winter weather continues in Iredell County. Safe Kids’ Holiday Winter Weather Drive will give these essentials to those in need. Everything we collect will be used for a public purpose and will be distributed within Iredell County in order help children stay safe and warm this fall and winter.

Not only will children and their families receive winter wear items, holiday safety tip sheets and information will also be distributed.

Drop-Off Locations

Donations can be made at the following locations:

♦ Iredell County Health Department: 318 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville

♦ Iredell County Partnership for Young Children: 734 Salisbury Road, Statesville

♦ Iredell County Public Library: 201 N. Tradd Street, Statesville; 3393 Harmony Highway, Harmony; and 215 W Church Street, Troutman

♦ Mooresville Police Department: 750 W. Iredell Avenue, Mooresville

♦ Iredell County Department of Social Services: 549 Eastside Drive, Statesville

About Safe Kids Iredell County

The Vision of Safe Kids Iredell County is to provide childhood injury prevention through community collaboration and education. We strive to reduce unintentional injuries and death in our county by working together to educate and advocate on behalf of all children from birth to age seventeen. If you have questions or would like to get involved, pcontact Caroline Hager, Safe Kids Iredell County Coordinator at 704-761- 2491 or caroline.hager@co.iredell.nc.us.