Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Collecting Cold Weather Items for Those in Need

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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Jeremy Zoss, 612-919-5918

 

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Collecting Cold Weather Items for Those in Need

November 18, 2022 (Minneapolis) – The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will launch its annual cold weather item donation drive on Wednesday, November 23rd. HCSO will collect donations of new or gently used cold weather items for distribution to homeless and unsheltered individuals in Hennepin County.

Donated items will be distributed through various means, including distributions by the HCSO Community Outreach team and to individuals visiting the homeless outreach center at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Cold weather items may also be distributed to individuals leaving jail or court hearings without adequate clothing, or anyone in else in need that HCSO employees encounter in the course of their duties.

Items being requested include new or gently used coats, hats, mittens, boots, and scarves; new socks, and disposable hand/foot warmers. HCSO requests that individuals do not donate used items that require extensive cleaning or repair.

HCSO will accept donations from November 23 through February 28. The date of the donation drive may be adjusted based on weather and need.

Donations of new or gently used cold weather items may be donated at drop boxes placed at the locations below. The Sheriff’s Administration can also accept donated items by mail.

  • Sheriff's Administration: 350 S 5th St, Room 6, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
  • Sheriff's Public Safety Facility: 401 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (24 hours)
  • Sheriff's Water Patrol: 4141 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
  • Sheriff's Emergency Communications Facility: 1245 Shenandoah Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
  • Sheriff's Patrol Headquarters: 9401 83rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
  • Minneapolis Central Library: 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Mon-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. Sunday)

– HCSO–

 

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