Third clothing drive for veterans a success

Posted on: Dec 13, 2018

The Third Annual Clothing Drive -- Honoring Those Who Served, Helping a Veteran in Need, was a success again this year.

Students and their families donated clothing, coats, hygiene kits and more, which were then delivered to two organizations, the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Hospital and the Community Resource and Referral Center of Minneapolis.

A total of 114 hygiene bags were assembled and given to the center in Minneapolis after the Trick or Treat for Toiletries campaign organized by the Grade 7-8 Student Council. The Grade 9-12 Student council also contributed money to complete the hygiene bags.  

“The CRRC was pleased with the amount of hygiene bags and several were distributed to veterans in need while we were still at the facility,” said Ginny Schuelke, who organized the three-week drive along with Karla Otterness.

A total of 420 new clothing items were similarly well received in St. Cloud.

“The St. Cloud VA Hospital was thrilled and very thankful with the items that were delivered. As winter sets in, the needs increase and this helps to add to their available resources,” said Schuelke. 

Last year Delano’s donations arrived just as the hospital’s supplies were running out. This year statewide contributions have increased, so the overall stocks were in better shape.

“However, there continues to be a need for items and they are grateful for our continued support, particularly at a high-need time of the year,” said Schuelke.

Overall, Delano donations were slightly down this year, but many donors also contributed hygiene bags.

“We are very grateful to be a part of such a generous and giving school community,” the organizers said in a thank-you statement just prior to Thanksgiving.

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