Joliet Noon Lions collecting coats, hats and gloves for local charities

Donations accepted through Dec. 14

A Joliet Noon Lions Club member wears the club's vest at its afternoon meeting at the Silver Spoon restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Joliet. The Joliet Noon Lions Club, a community outreach organization, celebrated its 101st anniversary this year. (Gary Middendorf - gmiddendorf@shawmedia.com/Gary Middendorf)

December 03, 2023 at 8:00 am CST

Pop into the Silver Spoon Restaurant in Joliet and help residents in need stay warm this winter.

The Joliet Noon Lions is collecting new packages of select clothing items through Dec. 14 as part of its second annual warm apparel drive, according to a news release from the organization.

New packages of diapers, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, T-shirts and underwear are welcome. All items will be donated to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Daybreak Center, according to the release.

Last year’s drive raised more $1,000 in product value and donations.

Place items into the collection box at the Silver Spoon Restaurant, 1601 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, or send monetary donations to Joliet Noon Lions Club, P.O. Box 2998, Joliet, IL 60434.

The Joliet Noon Lions are collecting new packages of select clothing items through Dec. 14 as part of its Second Annual Warm Apparel drive. Place items into the collection box at the Silver Spoon Restaurant in Joliet. — The Joliet Noon Lions is collecting new packages of select clothing items through Dec. 14 as part of its second annual warm apparel drive. Place items into the collection box at the Silver Spoon Restaurant in Joliet. (Denise Unland)