BLAINE, Wash. – The winter weather may be delayed this year, but the Blaine-based Community Assistance Program is helping local residents be prepared for the inevitable cold to come.

Clothes collected in the organization’s winter coat drive will be distributed to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts free of charge for four days this week.

Items such as coats, gloves, hats and socks will be available for men, women and children at the CAP Center at 508 G Street Monday and Friday (10/10, 10/14) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday (10/12) 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday (10/15) 10 a.m. to Noon.

Appointments are not required.