[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s Texas thermometers fluctuate like a roller coaster, some families in need find themselves and their children unprepared for the bitter cold of the winter season.
For some, keeping up with a growing child’s need for a new coat may be something that is a challenge.
Early next month, Hays CISD will host its third annual Coats for Kids distribution drive, which will help provide needy families the chance to obtain winter coats for their children.
According to an email interview with Angie Mendez, Hays CISD director of community relations, the district had previously partnered with the annual Austin Junior League coat drive for a distribution event.
However, due to transportation issues for some local families, district officials opted to host a local, yet smaller, coat drive for students for the last two years.
According to Mendez, the Hays CISD Coats for Kids drive will be on Saturday Feb. 4 at the Kimbro building at Kyle Elementary School.
“Any family who is in need of a coat can show up and select a coat ... No ID is required.”
Angie Mendez, Hays CISD director of community relations
Mendez said various student organizations assist with collecting coats, along with campus coat donation drops across the district.
Hays CISD has a sponsor who donates dry cleaning services to clean the donated coats before distribution, according to Mendez.
“We have a sponsor who provides the dry cleaning and local community organizations help on distribution day,” Mendez said.
According to Mendez, the event isn’t as large as it was two years ago, but the results are worth the effort put into it.
“Last year we collected over 300 coats and all were distributed,” Mendez said, “If we can keep 300 students warm, it’s all worth it!”
Hays CISD Coats for Kids distribution event
Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kimbro Building, Kyle Elementary School
500 W. Blanco St., Kyle, TX 78640
