Families in need must register with the Salvation Army from Tuesday, September 23 through Thursday, September 25 to receive a warm coat. Access to the registration forms starts at 9 a.m., and spots are highly desired and go quickly.

"The need just rises year over year, which is unfortunate, but when my inbox starts blowing up, it's a sign of hope," said Sara Moncrieff, who serves as community relations for Puritan Cleaners.

Moncrieff said more people want to get involved with the coat drive, and they're starting to see some schools sign up for the campaign.

The partnership involves Puritan Cleaners cleaning donated coats collected at Central Virginia schools and their stores, while the Salvation Army serves as the hub for distributing the clothing to families and organizations in Decemb

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