In my job as the Santa Fund reporter for the Nashua Telegraph, I've learned that there are so many more people needing help for the holidays and winter this year, that the Salvation Army is having a special drive for coats, boots, scarves and other winter gear. They are looking for new and gently used items but really new is best. If you have a new coat that you don't like or doesn't fit, consider dropping it off at the Salvation Army on Montgomery Street, not the store on West Hollis. If you're out shopping and something is on sale, keep this in mind. If you don't want to bring it over, I'd be glad to do it for you.