York Street Sock Garden

02/04/2025

Until the city plows the sidewalk on York Street, I am unable to safely put socks on the fence. I'm sorry for any inconvenience.

08/15/2024

The sock garden is on hold for just a bit. I put out socks last night, about 20 pair. The socks were taken, which is expected but all the clothespins are and someone STOLE THE SIGN. 😐

I am in the middle of a big fundraiser for Make-A-Wish so I'm sorry but the socks will take a short break. I'll get things back next week. I just need a minute.

In the meantime anyone want to sponsor a new sign? It was $50 three years ago. Also, I could really use donations of plastic clothespins.

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07/21/2023

In front of the sock garden there is a hypodermic needle. Please be careful. I'm not sure when public works will be by to dispose of it.

03/27/2023

We have had some wonderful donations of homemade things. I have even gone out to add socks and found homemade mittens and hats on the fence. Thank you to whomever did that. Pictured are some beautiful hats lovingly made by Rolf Staples Sr!! Thank you Rolf!!

02/02/2023

01/23/2023

Until the city is able to plow the sidewalk, I am unable to safely reach the fence to put out socks. I'm sorry to anyone who needs some. You can stop by All Souls Congregational Church if you are in dire need.

12/01/2022

I went out to fill up the socks and was pleasantly surprised to find that someone already had!!! But not only are there nice warm socks, but also hats, mittens and love. Some of those items are handmade. Thank you and God bless!!!

11/21/2022

I haven't posted much because people were stealing the socks. There are folks who "help" the less fortunate and instead of doing their own work in getting socks, they take them off of the fence. If you happen to be one of those people, not cool, if you are caught the police will be notified.

Also with the construction on Hancock and State Streets it forced cars onto York and again, people who didn't need socks, took socks.

I will keep putting them out here and there praying they get to those who need them and not the greedy.

As always socks and freezer bag donations may be dropped off at All Souls Congregational Church, Saint John's Catholic Church and Congregation Beth Israel.

Thank you!

08/22/2022

We are starting to get low on socks!! Please remember while back to school shopping to pick up some extras! You can drop them off at All Souls Congregational Church, Congregation Beth Israel and St. John's Catholic Church. If that doesn't work PM me and we'll figure something out. Thank you!!