Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps Blanket Drive Underway
From North Central Public Health District:
By Neita Cecil
The Dalles Ore., January 2, 2024 — The Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has launched its annual blanket drive, with three convenient drop-off locations, and will continue collecting blankets through February. Help those in need stay warm this winter by donating warm blankets and adult-sized socks to benefit St. Vincent de Paul. All items must be new, or gently used and washed and in good condition.
The three drop-off locations, all in The Dalles, are:
North Central Public Health District, 419 E. 7th St., in The Dalles. Hours 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
La Michoacana, at 1210 Kelly Ave. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Grocery Outlet, 1300 W. 6th St. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.
NCPHD conducts the blanket drive on behalf of the MRC and appreciates the ongoing generosity of the community. The MRC has held a blanket drive for nine years, and last year switched up that tradition to do a coat drive.
If you have any questions or are interested in becoming an MRC volunteer, please reach out to Gloria Alvarez at gloriaa@ncphd.org or 541-506-2699.
(For more information, please contact North Central Public Health District at (541) 506-2600, visit us on the web at www.ncphd.org or find us on Facebook.)
