The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and Shimkat Motor Co. are seeking the community’s help in fulfilling the need for warm winter gear for local children. Donations of new or gently used clean coats, gloves, hats, snow pants and boots are being accepted now at Shimkat Motor Co., 3126 Fifth Ave. S.

Items can also be donated at Mineral City Mill and Grill, 2621 Fifth Ave. S.; Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 2813 Fifth Ave. S.or Starbucks, 2940 Fifth Ave. S. All sizes are needed from babies and toddlers to high schoolers. The collection will continue through Friday.

The public distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 18 via a drive-through at the health center. Anyone in need of a child’s coat can drive through. Staff will greet them at their vehicle to see what size is needed, they will then deliver the coat directly to the vehicle.