While the economy is in recovery, many neighbors are still finding it hard to make ends meet. Winter is on the horizon, and there is still a need to share the warmth to help others fend off the cold. The Mast General Store is hosting its eighth annual Share the Warmth coat, sweater and blanket collection campaign until Nov. 30.

As we scurry about enjoying the cool days of fall, we all know that colder temperatures are on the way, and many of us are ready to face whatever weather the coming season has to offer. Unfortunately, there are some in our communities who aren’t as prepared.

The Mast General Store, along with Columbia Sportswear, invites everyone to share the warmth by “sharing” clean, gently-worn coats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, hats and even blankets, so others can be warm this ...