ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ) – Thursday was the kickoff for the sixth annual Blanketing Brown County Drive.
It collects new and gently used blankets for distribution to shelters and agencies.
Its goal is to keep low-income families warm this winter.
Last year’s drive collected more than 2,300 blankets.
More than 30 Brown County programs benefit from the drive, including Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin.
Tana Koss is with the program.
“These blankets are going to go to families and children and individuals that we’re providing support to that are living in their cars or even outside. They are going to provide vital warmth in the winter”
There are collection sites throughout the county, including at fire stations, Shopko stores and Brown County Library branches. Blankets will be accepted until Jan. 31.
