At an event hosted and organized by Erwin King, a shoes and coats giveaway for children will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at The Martin Luther King Jr. Center center, 630 9th St., Rock Island.

At the event, 1,000 new shoes and coats, as well as hats, mittens and socks, will be given to children from the entire Quad Cities. Parents must be present with children to receive shoes and coats.

Donation drop-off locations are Campos Mufflers & Brakes, 639 17th St., Rock Island, and Weber Auto Group, 101 1st Ave., Silvis.

Children also can receive free haircuts and free food at the event that will feature DJ Murray.