Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its 16th annual Lots-A-Socks & More drive Oct. 27 through Nov. 17.
The RSVP Volunteer Program invites Greene County residents to make a difference in the life of a child and/or youth by donating to this year’s Lots-A-Socks & More Drive.
Lots-A- Socks & More aims to collect socks and underwear for kindergarten, elementary and middle school children in the county. Last year this project netted more than 1,300 items which were distributed by the New Opportunities Family Development Center. Families who participate in the winter outerwear distribution and/or the Christmas food basket distribution will receive Lots-A-Socks & More items. Items will also be provided to the Greene County Schools and the Paton-Churdan School to give out as needed.
Persons who would prefer to donate monetarily can do so by mailing a check payable to RSVP Volunteer Program Lots-A-Socks, PO Box 104, Jefferson, IA 50129. Funds received will be used to purchase items in the sizes needed for distribution.
Collection sites: Abundant Life Ministries, Central Christian Church, Christ Lutheran Church -Jefferson, Methodist Churches – Jefferson Grand Junction and Rippey, all Greene County Catholic Churches, Trinity Lutheran Church -Jefferson and The Sanctuary, Jefferson.
Greene County libraries, Greene County Medical Center, Greene County Community Center, Medicap Pharmacy, the Stitch, The Printers Box, Fudge’s Flowers, New Hope Village Shoppe, Greene Bean Coffee, Muir Embroidery, Funky Zebra, and More Time.
Also Home State Bank and Heartland Bank in Jefferson, and Rolling Hills Bank and Trust in Rippey.
Persons who want more information about the Lots-A- Socks & More drive and/or the RSVP volunteer programs can contact Greene County coordinator Sheilah Pound at 515-370-1099 or email her at: rsvpgreeneco@gmail.com
