THUNDER BAY – If you can spare blankets, towels or bedding the Salvation Army wants to hear from you.
The Salvation Army earlier this week issued a public appeal asking for donations of twin sheets, bath towels and blankets as their supply is running low for their shelter.
Major Lori Mitchell said the supplies required to run a shelter are substantial.
“For us to buy everything, it does add up. It adds really to our operating costs so as much as we can get donated is really welcomed and we’re very grateful,” Mitchell said on Friday.
Mitchell said the shelter housed its maximum of 42 overnight Thursday into Friday and has been consistently averaging 35 people a night over recent months.
“When the sheets, towels and bedding are being used every night then it definitely takes wear and tear,” Mitchell said.
People can drop off items at the Salvation Army’s headquarters on Cumberland Street at any time. Mitchell said anyone looking to make a financial contribution would be asked to contact the organization to make arrangements.
Mitchell said any assistance is greatly appreciated.
“We can always use any kind of practical items like toiletries and that kind of thing,” Mitchell said. “We can use anything really.”
