LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Empty racks and only a handful of Winter coats — that’s the scene at the People’s City Mission Help Center right now.

A space that’s usually bustling with selection is instead feeling the strain of need.

“Big need in the community right now, not just at the shelter but here at the Help Center,” said Pastor Tom Barber. “We go through a lot of coats. If we can raise 5,000 coats, they’ll be gone in a week.”

With frigid temperatures and more families seeking help, the People’s City Mission is partnering with Channel 8 for a coat drive on Thursday.

Pastor Tom calls the drive essential to keep those in need out of the cold.

“We have 27,000 people who shop here,” he said. “Many of them are having a hard time right now financially. So things like coats and shoes and clo

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