Danvers Veterans Receive Patriots Gift Of Warmth

DANVERS, MA — Danvers veterans in need will receive coats and other personal safety items as part of the Coats4Vets program.

Danvers Veterans' Service Director Kelley Rayos-Teixeira, Danvers Sgt. Steve Baldassare and School Resource Officer Jason Skane took a trip to Gillette Stadium this week where the New England Patriots helped provide buckets of coats, masks, hand sanitizer and snacks through the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation.

The sponsors include the Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, New England Patriots Foundation, Ocean State Job Lot and Home Depot.

Veterans in Danvers who would like to be considered for the program, and their families, are asked to contact the Veterans' Services Department at 978-777-0001 Ext. 3025. Buckets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.