Cornerstone Needs Kids Socks As Part Of Back-To-School Offerings

VERNON, CT — The Cornerstone Foundation is in need of socks for its back-to-school offerings.

Officials from the agency mentioned a "dire" need for them — especially for youths and children — at the free backpack event last week.

There are still two dates left for the backpack event, which allows students to stuff backpacks with school supplies after picking one out. Shoes and socks are part of the offerings.

The dates are:

• Aug 16 from 4 to 7 p.m.
• Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There is never a charge for the event, which relies on donations from the community.

The socks are also needed for resident of the shelter and patrons of the clothing bank. Socks can be dropped off at the clothing bank or the soup kitchen on Prospect Street.