Extra Blankets? Donate To Southern Idaho People, Places In Need

Don't let these 80-degree October temperatures in Southern Idaho fool you. The cold is on its way.

Most of us have stuff that accumulates over a lifetime, gets put in storage, and gets forgotten for years. We have enough totes of vacuum-sealed blankets to warm a small village. Once a year, we go through our stuff and set aside a pile for donation centers in town. It's a great way to downsize and help others in the community at the same time.

October is the time of year when people throughout Idaho should be going through winter totes and boxes to see if they have anything that other people could benefit from.

Blankets Are Highly Desirable This Time Of Year As Donation Items

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What might seem like a burden taking up space in your closet or basement could be a lifesaver for others. Blankets are one of the most desired donation items once fall blows in.

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Two of the types of businesses in Idaho that could greatly use your unwanted blankets are animal shelters and health and support services. Places like the Twin Falls Animal Shelter and Sage Women's Shelter would be a couple of places to contact to see if they could use any donations.

If you plan on donating towels, blankets, or other possessions, please make sure they are in new or good condition. Your unwanted items could help others in the community immensely.