MERRIAM, Kan. –

Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City want local children to sleep better. So they are teaming with local charity Sleepyhead Beds to help area children obtain a bed.

Both dealerships are set to host bed drives at their locations as well as provide pick-up service for households with beds to donate but do not have appropriate transportation.

Officials highlighted the drive will conclude with the delivery of an estimated 250 beds and bedding to area children in need.

Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City begins the event Saturday at its 135th and State Line location, accepting gently-used or new, twin and full, box springs and mattresses, bedding, as well as new pillows. Donations will be collected from 8 a.m. until noon.

Aristocrat Motors will follow up on Sept. 17 with a similar drive at its I-35 and Shawnee Mission location.