Lynchburg Salvation Army warming center opens 24/7 starting Friday ahead of winter storm A hot meal will be served daily at 4:30 p.m. No description found
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg’s Salvation Army is set to open its warming center for unsheltered individuals and families as a severe winter storm approaches.
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The city is asking the community to collect the following items for the Salvation Army warming center:
New twin-size sheet sets
New blankets or sleeping bags
New pillows
New thermal socks and gloves
Hand warmers
Personal hygiene items, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant and wipes
Feminine hygiene products
Shelf-stable snacks such as granola bars, crackers and ready-to-eat items
Instant coffee, tea or hot cocoa packets
Bottled water or Gatorade
Disposable cups and paper products
Towels
Donations can be dropped off at the following fire stations between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and before noon Saturday, Jan. 24:
Station 1: 800 Clay Street
Station 3: 4701 Fort Avenue
Station 6: 2084 Fort Avenue
Station 7: 2624 Lakeside Drive
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