Police Host Essentials Drive to Benefit Unsheltered Individuals
Arlington County VA Government sent this bulletin at 10/09/2023 04:10 PM EDT
Police Host Essentials Drive to Benefit Unsheltered Individuals
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is hosting an Essentials Drive to benefit unsheltered individuals in our community. Officers will be present at the following locations and times to collect new toiletries and cold weather items as well as engage with community members:
Donation Times and Locations
Friday, October 20, 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Lee Harrison Shopping Center
2425 N. Harrison Street
Wednesday, October 25, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Arlington County Police Department
1425 N. Courthouse Road
Suggested Items for Donation
The following new, unopened items are needed most:
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Soap
- Socks
- Backpacks
- T-Shirts*
- Underwear*
- Pants*
- Jackets*
- Gloves/hats/scarves
- Blankets
*Most needed for adult males
Distribution
Donated items will be distributed by the Police Department and Department of Human Services personnel to those in need.
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Media Contact
Communications Specialist II
Alli Shorb
703-228-4270
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