In its 23rd year, Zikers Cleaners has launched the annual “Coats for Kids” drive to keep Michiana children warm this winter season.

People can pitch in by dropping off coats at any of the eight Zikers locations in South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, or Elkhart through December 5th.

South Bend:

• 251 E. Sample Street
  Phone: (574) 287-2887


• 207 Dixieway South
  Phone: (574) 272-8093


• 2330 South Bend Avenue
  Phone: (574) 272-9461


• 420 E. Ireland Road
  Phone: (574) 299-0742


• 3903 A Portage Road
  Phone: (574) 243-5193

Mishawaka:

• 340 Bittersweet Road
  Phone: (574) 256-5466

Granger:

• 12431 Bittersweet Commons
  Phone: (574) 271-8021

Elkhart:

• 1808 East Bristol Street
  Phone: (574) 262-2135

Zikers will collect the coats and then hand them out to kids in need at local schools. So far, they have collected more than 205,000 coats since the drive began. For maps or hours of the Zikers locations, click on the Big Red Bar.