The Detroit Lions are collecting toys and winter coats to help the needy in the economically troubled metropolitan Detroit region.

The team said Monday that the team's annual toy drive will be held before the Nov. 22 game against the Browns at Ford Field in Detroit. The collection of new, unwrapped toys will benefit the U.S. Marine Corps and Toys for Tots.

The annual coat drive will be held at Ford Field on Thanksgiving, when the Lions will play the Packers. New or gently used coats or blankets will be accepted by the Salvation Army.