COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency said it is asking for people to donate kids' clothing so it can make sure children stay warm over the winter.
It said it was partnering with the Cocke County school system for donations. It also said it is looking for some specific items and donations should be new. The list of items is below.
- Socks (All sizes)
- Lightweight flannel shirts or jackets (all sizes)
- Hooded sweatshirts for fifth-graders and older
- Small throw blankets
It asked people to bring items to the Emergency Operations Center located at 120 Fairground Circle in Newport. There, it said it will collect and take donations to the family resource personnel with Cocke County schools.
They also said the donations will go to students of all Cocke County schools, including Newport Grammar.
On Nov. 26, it shared pictures of donations it received over the Thanksgiving holiday. Several jackets, throw blankets, winter hats and shirts covered a table in an office room.
"The generosity and compassion of this community never ceases to amaze me," the agency said on social media.
It also said it would continue to collect donations until Jan. 3.