Mercer Island’s Islander Middle School is participating with the City of Bellevue’s Youth Link Kids Care Coat drive through the middle of January.

Gently used or new coats and other outerwear is greatly needed for families in the community. The outwear will be distributed on Jan. 15 at Crossroads Community Center in Bellevue.

A donation box has been set up in the main office at IMS.

To learn more, contact Patrick Alina, the Youth Link program coordinator at palina@bellevuewa.gov or by calling (425) 452-5254.