MEDIA ADVISORY

With Pacific Storm Approaching,
St. Vincent’s Seeking Donations of Blankets

SAN DIEGO – St. Vincent de Paul Village is encouraging San Diegans and area retail outlets to donate blankets in preparation for a large Pacific storm that’s expected to hit the region Monday evening.

The Village’s stockpile of blankets has been depleted due in part to the organization’s fire relief efforts and ongoing assistance St. Vincent’s provides to the less fortunate south of the border.

" We typically have a healthy supply of blankets to provide the homeless and smaller human-services agencies during the wet season," says Father Joe Carroll, president of St. Vincent’s. "Unfortunately, our reserve is nearly gone and there will be a strong demand for blankets if the storm brings the amount of precipitation it’s expected to."

Individuals and companies interested in donating blankets can call (619) 687-1050 for information on the nearest St. Vincent’s thrift store or warehouse location accepting the emergency drop-offs.