For the second consecutive year, our "sock drive" to provide new socks through the local Sidewalk Warriors organization helping people in need was a success.
Last year, using our Terrace Holiday Luncheon as the dropoff point, event coordinator Janice Dessingue reported that we contributed 100 "sock packs" (two pairs each) in our first such effort. This year, we topped that. The breakdown:
- 61 packs of men's socks
- 40 packs of women's socks
- 8 packs of children's socks
In addition, we contributed three packages of T-shirts and underwear.
FYI, the all-volunteer Sidewalk Warriors community organization relies on community residents and businesses to support their work. You can get details on their Facebook page.
Just one other example of helping: If you visit the Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany any time this month, you will have the opportunity to round up your purchase price to the nearest dollar, with that added change going directly to Sidewalk Warriors Troy. Plus, Honest Weight will match the first $500 collected.
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