Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary accepts prom dress donations
The Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s Nearly New Shop is accepting donations for their annual prom dress distribution. Items accepted include gently used dresses, shoes and accessories.
The items can be dropped off at the Nearly New Shop, 306 Lima Avenue through March 12.
After March 13, the dresses, shoes and accessories will be available free of charge to any area teen needing items for prom. One dress per girl will be provided. Dresses will be available through prom season.
The Nearly New Shop is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as the first and third Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All donations are tax deductible. For more information, call 419.423.4335.
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