NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - Northampton's Department of Health and Human Services kicked off its 'Share the Warmth Drive.' The Department is collecting essential cold-weather items such as warm coats, hats, gloves, and scarves through December 20th. The items will then be donated to the city's most vulnerable populations, which include the homeless and residents facing financial hardships. Donations can be dropped off at 7 locations in Northampton, including the Department of Health and Human Services on 212 Main Street. Local News Headlines Route 5 closed in Holyoke due to flooding ‘Share the Warmth’ clothing drive kicks off in Northampton OneHolyoke CDC to host free community dinner event United Way hosts Stuff the Truck event in Holyoke 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.