DE PERE (NBC 26) — As winter weather settles into Northeast Wisconsin, the need among local families is rising, and the community is stepping up in a big way.

On Monday, NBC 26 delivered dozens of boxes filled with coats, mittens, sweaters, snow pants, and cold-weather essentials to the District Office of the Unified School District of De Pere, donated by viewers through our Winter Weather Clothing Drive. All of it went to a large community giveaway serving families in the De Pere School District.

District staff say the timing couldn’t be more critical. Many families are struggling this year under the weight of rising costs, the recent FoodShare shutdown, and added financial pressure during the holiday season.

School social worker Michelle Dahlke says the need is not only widespread but

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