"Please look through your closets to see if you have a spare item
that someone can use," said Waitsfield organizer Jennifer Peterson.
"This year, due to storage issues and concerns about the well-televised
problems with bed bugs, the list of items is a bit narrower than in the
past," she added.
The list of essential items being accepted is:
-Warm winter coats, ski parkas, very warm vests (preferably in
larger sizes) in good condition, dry cleaned or new, limited quantities
due to storage
-New long underwear
-New wool gloves, scarves, hats and socks
-In new condition cold-weather boots and hiking boots
-Hand warmers
-Water-repellent ponchos
-Lip balm
-Sample size shampoo, deodorant and hygiene items
-Shaving cream
-Disposable razors
"The Safe Harbor Clinic does not have sufficient space for items not
listed. The clinic has an arrangement with the Salvation Army for
clients to get everyday clothing items they need there. It is suggested
that items such as pants, shirts, sweaters and anything else not listed
be donated to the Salvation Army or a similar organization," Peterson
added.
Call Peterson at 496-2218 or 496-9805 for information on where items can
be dropped off. For more information about the Safe Harbor Clinic or
its parent organization, Community Health Center of Burlington, one may
contact Alison Caldera at (802) 864-6309, ext. 190.
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