Gundersen Health System has begun its annual blanket drive

For the 8th year in a row, Gundersen Health System facilities are collecting blankets to be donated to needy families.

Gundersen's nursing family and Gundersen Partners, the Health System auxiliary, are in charge of the blanket drive, which has been titled "Wrapping the Community in Warmth."  A goal has been set of collecting 1,000 blankets.

Make your donation by dropping off new or gently used blankets at Gundersen Medical Clinic or Eye Clinic in Decorah or at one of the Gundersen facilities in Iowa, MInnesota and Wisconsin.

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation.will be among the agencies distributing the blankets.