Samaritan Center program hopes to provide Halloween gear for area children

Comalethia Robinson looks for a costume for her 10-month-old son Rashad Robinson. The Samaritan Center has been giving costumes away in recent years to those who were unable to afford them. (Julie Smith/News Tribune photo)

Hard times are creating a so-called perfect storm of shortages at the Samaritan Center, and it may impact Halloween for some children.

That's why the center's supporters are asking for your assistance with their program to donate costumes to kids of the families they serve.

Read the full story in Thursday's e-Edition. See the Local section.