JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Salvation Army Jackson Metro Area will host a mattress giveaway for families in need.
The Salvation Army will give away twin-size mattresses to families with children, ages 16 and under. They require families to bring a birth certificate, or a copy of one, for each child to verify age.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48.5% of children in the U.S. struggle with insufficient sleep. To add to this, the second highest percentage of children that suffer from sleeplessness comes from the African American community with a 53.4% prevalence in the community. Jackson’s population is 82% African American. When coupling this with the high poverty rate for the area, it can lead to a high percentage of kids lacking sleep which is vital for their development.
The giveaway will take place at 110 Presto Lane in Jackson from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025. The Salvation Army requires families to bring a vehicle capable of transporting their mattresses, and there will be no holds available for the mattresses…