Franciscan Center Clothing Drive: Thursday, July 12

 Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake in partnership with the Franciscan Center

Christmas in July

Summer Clothes & Toiletries Collection Drive

Thursday, July 12, 2012 | 7:30am - 2:30pm

Summer months usually mean a gap in donations. You can help bridge the gap with your donations of summer clothing for men, women, and children and basic toiletries, such as soap, shampoo, and razors.

Drop off donations at the collection vehicle located at War Memorial Plaza, on Lex­ington Street between Holli­day and Gay Streets.

Donor receipts will be provided upon request.

Help stock the bare shelves to help those in need!

Other items you can donate:

• Deodorant Wash cloths Hand towels Feminine hy­giene products
• Sunscreen/lo­tion
• Baby powder T-shirts/tank tops Shorts
• Shoes/sandals Business attire Pajamas Hats
• Toothbrushes Toothpaste Undergarments - New only

For more information, contact Marva Williams at marva.williams@baltimorecity.gov.

About the Franciscan Center :

The Franciscan Center has been serving Baltimore’s poor for the past 44 years, seeing 700 people almost every day. Dur­ing the summer, between 30 and 50 peo­ple come through the clothing room daily.