St. Vincent de Paul in urgent need of sheets, blankets amid record number of guests

DAYTON — St. Vincent de Paul’s shelter has put out an urgent call for donations amid a record number of guests.

According to a social media post from the shelter, they are currently sheltering 600 guests each night, with 80 of those being children.

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“It is heartbreaking for all of us that this is the highest number of nightly guests in our 37-year shelter history,” the post said.

The shelter says it is in need of sheets, blankets, towels, and washcloths.

People can drop off items at St. Vincent de Paul’s 24-hour donation dock located at 124 W. Apple Street or purchase items off the shelter’s Amazon needs list.

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