The cold weather is moving towards us quicker than many local coat and boat drives can collect.

Last week, CTV News spoke with people at the The Clothes Line in Alliston and The Learning Centre in Orillia about the start of their coat and boot drives.

On Thursday, they told us that donations are down from last year and the need is greater than ever.

And Off the Rack and Barrie Free Clothing Centre says they only have a couple of men’s winter jackets on site.

Here’s how you can help: