GREAT FALLS — The Knights of Columbus Council 9395 distributed free winter coats and hats to children in need during their annual Kids Coats Giveaway, perfectly timed with Great Falls' first heavy snowfall of the season.

"This is our 11th year doing this, and this is always a very rewarding and cool time to be able to help out kids that need a new coat for winter. And with the weather the way it is, the forecast that they're going to be needing these coats for sure," Royce Shipley said.

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Shipley, the program director for Knights of Columbus Council 9395, explained how the organization collects coats throughout the year.

"Our council works throughout the year. We collect donations f

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