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Long Beach Health Department Hosts Donation Drive-Thru, Calls for Winter Clothing and Essentials for Unhoused Community

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Published on December 13, 2023
Long Beach Health Department Hosts Donation Drive-Thru, Calls for Winter Clothing and Essentials for Unhoused CommunitySource: Facebook/Long Beach City

The Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services announced a donation drive-thru happening this Saturday, December 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The venue is at the Main Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services Facilities Center at 2525 Grand Avenue.

The call is out for warm clothing such as sweatshirts, pants, and coats. Holiday-themed gifts are also welcomed, as well as hygiene kits, backpacks with hand warmers, flashlights, and pet care kits.

The full wishlist can be checked out on the city's Facebook post. For those who can't make it but still want to spread some cheer, gift cards can be donated at the Multi-Service Center.

For more information on how to give back to those in need or to connect with the organizers personally, the hotline is 562.570.4586.