Local Group Collecting Underwear For Gulf Coast Kid’s House

February 2, 2009

The Escambia Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is conducting a drive to collect underclothes for children being seen by the Gulf Coast Kid’s House.

These abused children are often in need of new clothing items. While there is adequate gently used outer clothing donated, underwear is always needed. The committee is asking the North Escambia community to donate new, never worn underwear, socks and diapers. There is a need for all sizes, infant through adolescents.

The Gulf Coast Kid’s House is a center where abused and neglected children receive services from a number of agencies. While the Kid’s House is located in Pensacola and serves all of Escambia County, a fair number of the children served are from our area. Abuse is an issue found in every community, both urban and rural.

“As February is viewed as the month of love, we felt it was an appropriate time to ask our neighbors to show their love for some of our most vulnerable neighbors – the abused children,” said Rikki Vidak, Women’s Committee member. “We would like to put a donation box in your church, school or business.”

There will also be a donation box at the Molino Farm Bureau office.

For more information, contact Rikki Vidak at 587-4246 or call the Farm Bureau office at 587-2135.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Features, News