Hat and glove drive underway for needy

The Unified Government Human Services office is holding a hat and glove drive for needy individuals in the community.

Donations of new hats and gloves are being accepted at several locations throughout the city.

Last year, this project helped about 110 persons. The hats and gloves will be given to people of all ages who are at local shelters.

Those who have questions about the hat and glove drive or who would like to add a drop-off site may call 913-573-5502 or email [email protected].

The public may drop off new hats and gloves for this drive at these locations:


• City Hall lobby, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
• UG Human Services office, Room 346, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
• Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
• Neighborhood Resource Center, 4953 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
• UG Health Department, 619 Ann Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
• El Centro Inc., 650 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
• Wyandotte County Courthouse, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.