How to donate winter coats for People's Resource Center

Downtown Wheaton is hosting a winter coat drive to help keep those in need warm.

The city's community relations commission invites residents to contribute to its annual "Wheaton Gives Back" program.

Throughout October, people can drop off new or gently used winter gear - hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and coats - in collection boxes throughout downtown Wheaton. The clothing donations will support the People's Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that serves families through a food pantry.

Drop-off locations include 302 Wheaton, Adelle's, Alphagraphics, Amante Marketplace, Best-Way Rug and Furniture Cleaners, Cedarstone Partners, DuPage Art League, Edge Financial Advisors, Edward Jones, Egglectic Café, Frocks and Frills Vintage, Jovie/College Tutors, Miroballi Shoes, NEXT Yoga, Noteable Notes Music Academy, Wheaton City Hall and the Wheaton Public Library.