The Equity and Diversity Center has begun its Winter Coat Drive and the NDSU Bookstore is helping spur donations.

Gently-used winter weather items such as coats, boots, hats and mittens are being collected for NDSU students who do not have these items. Individuals who donate clean, gently-worn outwear will receive a coupon for 20 percent off a purchase of any NDSU coat, jacket, scarf, winter cap, mittens or gloves at the NDSU Bookstore, one donation per purchase.

Donations can be dropped off at the NDSU Bookstore in the Memorial Union or the Equity and Diversity Center, behind Ceres Hall. Discount coupons will be awarded at both locations.

The Equity and Diversity Center also has a food pantry for any NDSU student in need. Non-perishable food items can be donated at the center.

If you cannot bring donations to the center, call 1-5728 to arrange a pick up.