The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services Volunteer Services Section is currently hosting its Care Kit Drive to seek donations of personal care supplies to be distributed to homeless individuals and families this October.

“These donations will help our homeless neighbors during times of extreme weather conditions, such as heat or rain,” said Eryn Aquino, DPSS volunteer services coordinator. “All of these supplies will support the safety, security and health of the community.”

DPSS is asking for new socks, shoes and hats, as well as hand sanitizer, toilet paper and feminine hygiene products.

Donation drop offs may be coordinated with the department’s Volunteer Services Section by emailing dpssvolunteers@dpss.la-county.gov. The deadline to donate is Sept. 30. All donations are tax deductible.

Through a charitable partnership with AmazonSmile, the Volunteer Services Section is also accepting online donations to support this drive. Those interested in donating can visit amzn.to/2J2CRKU to view the items on the Wishlist. AmazonSmile will also donate half a percent from any eligible purchase, if a donor selects the Toy Loan Advisory Board as their charity of choice.

For information, contact Aquino at (213)744-4348, or visit dpss.lacounty.gov.