Day Kimball Healthcare’s (DKH) Warmth & Wellness Holiday Drive is back. For a sixth consecutive year, DKH will be collecting personal care items, hats, gloves, blankets, and more for those in need across Northeast Connecticut.

Donations may be dropped off through January 15, 2023 at the Plainfield Healthcare Center lobby or at Day Kimball Hospital in one of the following locations: Main Entrance (Entrance A), ER, Outpatient Behavioral Health, and the Diagnostic Imaging waiting room. 

Donations will then be distributed to those in need through TEEG, Interfaith Human Services’ Food Pantry, DKH Family Advocacy Center, and DKH Behavioral Health Outpatient Services.

The Warmth and Wellness Drive is seeking donations of the following items:

• First aid items
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwash
• Shampoo, bar soap, body wash, facecloths and hand towels
• Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
• Toilet paper and feminine products
• Hand warmers and foot powder
• Laundry detergent
• New blankets, throws or sleeping bags
• New bed pillows and pillowcases
• New socks for both children and adults
• New mittens, hats, scarves and gloves for both children and adults

Day Kimball Healthcare thanks the community for its generosity this holiday season.

For more information call the Day Kimball Healthcare Development Office at 860-928-7141.