As the holiday season approaches there are many opportunities for PSR activities. Hannah explained to us what the food and clothing drive entailed. Basically big boxes are put out in the lobby were people can donate non-perishable food items and clothes. These items are then delivered to local shelters. The men's clothes go to Scott Free which is affiliated with the McKinley Foundation.
Men can go here and pick out clothes they want without any charge.
There have been problems with people being turned away so PSR is looking into other shelters and alternatives for the donations. The food and women's and children's clothing is given to local women's shelters. This is sponsored by the Daily Illini and consists of an organization saying that they will raise a certain amount of money to buy Christmas presents for a needy family. Donations were received last year from PSR members, students, staff and faculty through advertisements around the medical school. Amanda Popp volunteered to coordinate this event.