Blanket drive to be held in Sudbury, agencies in need

Sudbury blanket drive Agencies who work with the vulnerable in Sudbury say they have run out of blankets to give out & a blanket drive will be held Sunday.

Agencies who work with Greater Sudbury’s vulnerable population say they have run out of blankets to give out and are in need of support from the community.

Officials with the Homeless Network told CTV News that the number of homeless individuals in the city continues to grow and they need blankets to help stay warm as colder weather is setting in.

The city confirmed Friday there is currently a list of about 250 homeless people looking for housing in the area.

Community Outreach is holding a blanket drive on Sunday.

New or gently used blankets can be dropped off from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Giant Tiger parking lot on Lasalle Boulevard.

Sudbury Blanket Drive Agencies who work with Greater Sudbury’s vulnerable population say they have run out of blankets to give out and are in need – a blanket drive is to be held Sunday in New Sudbury. (Supplied)