DPS holds clothing drive for veterans

Delano Public Schools is conducting a clothing drive for veterans in need. The drive will begin on Monday, Oct. 23, and will end on Friday, Nov. 10. All donated items must be newly purchased. Previously worn items will not be accepted.

The donated clothing will be given to the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Hospital to assist with veterans’ needs. These veterans, many of whom are homeless at admission, typically are hospitalized for 60 to 80 days. 

When they are well enough for discharge, the hospital staff works to ensure that their basic needs are met. Please consider donating one of the following items:

For men: Socks, boxers, undershirts, T-shirts, sweatpants or sweatshirts, jeans (waist 28-32, length 30-34), winter boots, flip flops, slippers with rubber bottoms.

For women: Socks, underwear, pajamas, shirts, sweatpants, jeans of any size, winter boots, flip flops, slippers with rubber bottoms.

If you would like to make a monetary donation, collected funds will be used to purchase winter coats, hats and gloves. Make your check payable to Delano Public Schools, and note Veterans clothing drive in the memo.