Syracuse Knights of Columbus recently distributed 168 coats to local organizations. Shown in front, from left, are Cindy Brady, Syracuse Elementary; Lori Marks, North Webster Food Pantry; and Vickie Scarpellini Van Buren Township food Pantry. In back are Don Bokhart and Tom Edington of the Knights; Arlene Glover, Syracuse Food Pantry; and Jim Thompson, Milford Elementary. Not shown is North Webster Elementary. InkFreeNews photo provided by Michael DeLucenay.

News Release

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program distributed 168 coats to various organizations in the Wawasee area.

The goal of the program is to provide warmth for children in need during cold winter months and to ensure no child in the Wawasee area goes without a coat during the winter season. Through the dedication and hard work of the Syracuse Knights of Columbus the 168 coats collected were recently distributed to various organizations.

Organizations receiving coats included Syracuse Elementary, North Webster Food Pantry, Van Buren Township Food Pantry, Syracuse Food Pantry, North Webster Elementary and Milford Elementary.

This is one of many programs for youth in the area supported by the Syracuse Knights of Columbus.