Blanket drive for the homeless ends Nov. 1

Last year over 2,000 people did not have shelter during the winter in Spokane including children. Many of them were turned out of shelters due to lack of space.

To help a group is collecting new and gently used sleeping bags, heavy blankets, pillows and pillow cases for those left out in the cold this winter.

They will be delivered to the homeless community in Spokane on Nov. 1.

Items can be donated at the Ritzville Grade School, the Top Hat Motel, Ace Hardware, Wilbur-Ellis or Scones Irrigation in Wilbur.