Due to the really cold weather, Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli and the Board of Trustees arranged a free coats giveaway for kids and adults. The township gave away hundreds of new coats to residents.
“We understand the need in the community is great, and we are here to support our residents in any way possible,” said Zuccarelli.
This was the first time the township did a large scale coat giveaway. Officials said they saw a significant need in the community. The township also reached out to homeless and battered women shelters as well as veterans.
“It has been an incredibly early cold winter this year, and we know there are residents that could use coats and hats. We enjoy helping out our community,” said Ernst Lamothe Jr., Thornton Township public and community relations manager.