Lexington Health Department giving away free socks and blankets

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is helping families stay warm this fall with its free Sock and Blanket Giveaway.

According to the health department, Thursday’s event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Charles Young Center on East Third Street. Along with free socks and blankets, officials say families can also pick up sleep sacks for babies.

Additional giveaways are scheduled for October 15 at the Tates Creek Community Center and October 23 at the William Wells Brown Center.

For more information, contact the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department at (859) 252-2371 or visit www.lfchd.org