American Red Cross To Continue “Quilts For Veterans”

The American Red Cross will continue its “quilts for veterans” project this year. In partnership with Gate City Bank, this project brings care and comfort to local veterans through the warmth of quilts. From now through November 11, local quiltmakers can bring their quilts to a nearby Gate City Bank location for drop off. The Red Cross and partners will later distribute the quilts to VA hospitals, homes and stand-down events across the region. There are Gate City Bank locations in Alexandria, Fargo, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Wahpeton and St. Cloud.

Donations must be new and/or made with new materials. The quilts or fleece blankets may be handmade or purchased, preferably 60 x 80 inches with neutral, masculine or patriotic themes. Since they will be used in hospital and care facilities, they must be sturdy enough to undergo industrial washing and sterilizing processes with no loose yarns or strings that could catch on medical equipment. Quilts and blankets will go home with Veterans upon hospital discharge.