A local non-profit is collecting items to help support people in need.
Carbondale United's Jennifer Lampkins told the City Council at its last meeting, the items are being collected through November 10 to support people in need.
The collected items will be distributed at a community "Free Day" on Saturday, November 15 at the Collaboration Center in Carbondale.
Lampkins says homeless services will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will include a hot meal, warm clothing, hygiene kits and resource referrals.
Then, from 1 to 4 p.m. community services offered will include free groceries, raffle prizes, winter items, local agencies and vendors as well as community resources.
