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It’s that time of year again, winter is coming and the eighth annual "Cover with Kindness" blanket drive for those in need is looking for donations. 

The blanket drive in Penticton is asking for new or gently used blankets, sleeping bags, toques, scarves, gloves or mittens, winter coats, socks and long underwear, to hand out to those in need this December.

The goal of drive is to hand out needed winter items to the soup kitchen clientele and all others who may need help staying warm. 

This winter is expected to be long and cold and keeping those warm who are forced to live outside is a priority for the annual event. 

The donations will be handed out on Dec. 11 and 12 at the Parish Hall at Saint Saviour's Church. 

Donations will be accepted from Nov. 6 to Dec. 8 at 699 Main St.

Volunteers are needed on Dec. 8, 10, 11, 12. Anyone in the community that would like to donate or volunteer should call Kim Ehlers at 250-770-8888.