JFCS seeks personal care items for homeless Veterans

Coconut Telegraph

JFCS is seeking donations of personal care items to give to homeless veterans as part of its 8th Annual Stand Down event, scheduled for April 13, 2019 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. More than 150 veterans are expected to attend, who will each be handed a backpack with daily essential items, including hygiene, clothing, blankets and non-perishable food. Donations are being accepted at JFCS’ main campus office, 2688 Fruitville Road in Sarasota through March 29, 2019. Donors are asked to call JFCS in advance at 941-366-2224, ext. 121 or 125 to schedule a delivery date and time.

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