LUDLOW — The annual Vermont Properties and Development coat drive is underway and they are requesting used coats and outerwear to benefit local need.

All outerwear must be in clean condition and they can be delivered to Vermont Properties and Development at 29 Locust Hill Rd. or at Black River Good Neighbor Services at 105 Main St. Both are located in Ludlow.

Vermont Properties and Development has collected more than 1,000 coats and outwear over the last six years. The coat drive ends Dec. 1.

For more information call 228-8877.