HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) - The UMassFive College Federal Credit Union's annual winter coat and clothing drive is underway. They are seeking donations of new, or gently used coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, snow gear, and boots. Items should be clean and placed in bags. The items will be distributed in partnership with the Amherst Survival Center, Gray House in Springfield, and Net of Compassion in Worcester. How to help areas impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene “We know that our neighbors in need have come to count on the coats and warm clothing our members donate during this drive,” says Cait Murray, UMassFive Community Outreach Manager. “We are so grateful to partner with the great local organizations that can ensure donations are directed where they can have a significant impact.” Items and monetary donations can be dropped off during business hours throughout October at the following UMassFive branches: 200 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley 225 King Street, Northampton UMass Amherst Campus Center Branch (Room 224) 233 Carew Street, Springfield (Mercy Hospital Rehabilitation Building, Room 110) Worcester Branch (UMass Chan Medical School, Room S1-820) Local News Headlines American Red Cross and the Salvation Army need volunteers and donations to keep helping hurricane victims in Southeast Longmeadow dog inspires new Massachusetts law BizGrow conference offers free legal help to entrepreneurs O’Dell Center distributed 15,000 diapers to families in need WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.