Canady’s Coats for Kids starts 7th annual drive

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Canady’s Heating, Air and Plumbing and United Way of the Coastal Empire have started the 7th annual Canady’s Coats for Kids drive, which collects new coats for children in need before winter.Grayson Hentley of Canady’s and United Way of the Coastal Empire CEO Kimberly Waller showcased the start of the drive.Sponsors and drop-off pointsSponsors include WTOC, the Savannah Ghost Pirates’ Ice Cove, Belk, All American Glass and, as of this weekend, Tanger Outlets. Those locations and the Canady’s locations make up 11 drop-off points for donations.The drive usually runs in January. This year, organizers started it earlier to prepare for winter weather for those in need.What to donateCanady’s will accept new, unused coats for children from infant to 17 years old. Used or damaged coats cannot be accepted, according to the campaign flyer.Early donationsThe drive already has donations, including some from a Canady’s customer who has donated 200 knitted hats on a recurring