The Methuen Police Department’s annual coat drive—renamed this year as the Mayor Neil Perry Coat Drive in honor of the late leader—collected 2,000 coats for those in need.
For the last few years, in partnership with Debbie’s Treasure Chest, the department has been collecting coats for those in need during October and November.
This past Sunday, Debbie’s Treasure Chest staff and volunteers were able to help out 450 members of the community with coats, winter hats, gloves and school supplies and necessities. More than 700 jackets were given out and many were given out in the days leading up to the event. Police highlighted Dispatcher Yohanna Almengo who volunteered for the event.
Debbie’s Treasure Chest will continue to help those in need with winter coats as the winter approaches.