The Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office will be hosting a blanket donation drive that started Friday, Dec. 20, that will run through Jan. 15 to benefit the Alexandria Homeless Coalition. The public is invited to donate new socks (all sizes) and gently used or new blankets for those in need.

The goal of this effort is to collect as many socks and blankets as possible to support the Coalition, raise awareness about homelessness in the community, and encourage community participation in giving back to those in need.

Donations can be dropped off the first, second, or third floor of the Courthouse in posted donation boxes. The donations will be delivered to the Coalition on Jan. 16, 2025.