Winnipeg’s Koats for Kids in need of donations [Video]

Manitobans are being called on to dig into their closets and donate warm winter wear they no longer need.

United Way Winnipeg said the shelves at its Koats for Kids initiative are looking a little bare as requests start to pour in ahead of the colder winter months.

“Winnipeg winters are cold, and we know that even though it’s not too bad right now, the colder weather will be coming soon,” said Melissa Burgess, United Way Winnipeg’s senior manager of engagement initiatives.

“Snow is probably not that far away, so we want to make sure that our community is ready for the weather when it gets here.”

Particularly in need right now – coats and ski pants for kids in sizes six to eight, winter jackets for adults, particularly in larger sizes, warm, waterproof mitts of all sizes, but particularly for older teens and adults, plus scarves, neck warmers, and …