Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to help “Blanket the Cold” by donating winter essentials this month to support the department’s Cold Patrol initiative.
According to the Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement Unit, donations of sleeping bags, blankets, gloves, and HotHands are being accepted at the main lobby, located at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, throughout October.
Cold Patrol teams work year-round to help unhoused residents across Rutherford County survive harsh weather conditions and connect with long-term housing resources. The Sheriff’s Office said both new and gently used items are welcome as part of this community-wide effort to provide warmth and safety as temperatures begin to drop.
Residents interested in donating can visit the Sheriff’s Office during business hours or call ahead for additional details about the drive.
The effort is part of a broader outreach campaign by the department to strengthen ties between law enforcement and the local community through acts of service and compassion.
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