Items sought for Project Hope

A donation drive, “Hope for the Holidays,” will be accepting various donations to benefit Project Hope for the Homeless until Dec. 22.

The drive asks for: 3335 gallon garbage bags; plastic or Styrofoam cups; vinyl gloves (size large); drink mix (no red color); toilet bowl cleaner; paper towels; toothpaste; ear plugs; hand warmers; hot chocolate; Home Depot gift cards; toilet paper; plastic spoons; and men’s extra-large T-shirts.

Project Hope for the Homeless is the only homeless shelter in Lake County and they provide emergency shelter and services for homeless persons seeking care, according to a news release.

They also offer other services such as mental health outreach, support groups, substance abuse prevention and survival skills workshops.

Donations can be dropped off at any Painesville Township fire station or Township Hall.

For additional needed items at Project Hope, visit https://projecthopeonline.org/current-needs/.