District seeks donations of gently used blankets, coats, socks, etc.
Last semester, Las Cruces Public Schools’ Athletics, Activities and Fine Arts departments hosted a community collection of winter clothing and blankets for those in need. Thursday, the district announced that this year’s collection deadline would be extended to Jan. 15, 2025.
“With the recent drop in temperatures and snowfall around the Mesilla Valley, our community needs this more than ever,” said Michelle Ronga, Executive Director of Athletics. “We appreciate these donations and will work quickly to get them where they need to be.”
This is the second year the district has hosted the Cold Weather Drive, collecting donations of gently used blankets, coats, gloves, socks or other warm clothing. Donation boxes are located in all LCPS buildings at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, 505 S. Main Street in Las Cruces. Items may be dropped off anytime during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, please call (575) 527-6680.