WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Three friends chose to spend the final day of 2025 giving back to Wichita’s homeless community, distributing blankets, coats and shoes throughout downtown.
In just one week, they collected about 200 blankets, four dozen coats and a dozen pairs of shoes.
On Wednesday, they packed the supplies into their vehicle and drove through downtown Wichita, stopping to offer donations to anyone in need.
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One of the organizers said the effort was about more than providing physical items. Having experienced homelessness herself, she said the goal was to show care and compassion for neighbors who are often overlooked…