Randy Sams Shelter Seeks Thanksgiving, Winter Weather Donations

The Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter in Texarkana is asking for donations as Thanksgiving approaches and the need for homeless services continues to grow.

The Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter in Texarkana is asking for donations as Thanksgiving approaches and the need for homeless services continues to grow.

Executive Director Jennifer Lacefield says the shelter is averaging around 100 people and has seen unusually high demand this year.

Needed items include turkeys, hams, Thanksgiving side dishes, desserts, paper products, hygiene supplies, and winter clothing such as coats, blankets, gloves and scarves.

The shelter has provided a traditional Thanksgiving meal for more than 20 years. To see a complete list of needed donations, visit the Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter Facebook page.

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