Hampton hands out winter wear

     It's cold outside, but families in need of a few extra layers got some help as the Greater Franklin County Area Chamber of Commerce held its second Sharing the Warmth winter wear giveaway.
     On Friday afternoon, volunteers hung up hundreds of donated items including boots, snow pants, gloves, coats, scarves, and even a couple teddy bears at Hampton's city park. Items of all sizes were available for anybody in need of something to keep out the cold to pick up for themselves or their family.
     "It was very exciting," said Hope Polk, who organized the event. "We had a lot more volunteers this year, which made things go a lot smoother."
     For two weeks the chamber collected new and used donated items to give away, resulting in a wide range of winter clothes for the community. Neighboring communities of Latimer and Sheffield also participated, holding giveaways of their own for families that could use some extra warmth this winter.
     Read the full article in the December 14 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.