Police Host 2024 Essentials Drive to Benefit Unsheltered Individuals
Published on September 05, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is hosting an Essentials Drive at the beginning of the fall season 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, September 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lee Harrison Shopping Center
2425 N. Harrison Street
Friday, October 4, 11:00 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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