BENTON – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Franklin County Office of Emergency Management and Communications is hosting its 2nd annual “Cops, Community, Coats and Kids” winter coat drive this month.

Officials have asked for help from community partners in collecting new winter coats for students in our local schools. Many families in our region face financial challenges.

Winter coats in children sizes x-small to adult size large will be accepted.

Donations can be dropped off anytime at the sheriff’s office on East Main in Benton or have your Amazon/e-commerce orders shipped directly to the sheriff’s office.