Blanket Distribution Program
Delhi's winter nights can be deadly for people who sleep on footpaths, under flyovers and in makeshift shelters. Every winter, our volunteers go out late at night to cover them with warm blankets and to bring winter clothing to families in need.
Our night drives focus on the most exposed — elderly people, mothers with young children and homeless workers. We distribute directly, by hand, so that blankets reach people who are actually sleeping in the cold.
Alongside blankets, we distribute sweaters, caps, socks and shawls, and we work with shelters to ensure people know where to find a warm place to stay.
What we do
- Late-night blanket drives across Delhi
- Sweaters, caps, socks and shawls for families
- Special focus on the elderly and young children
- Support to night shelters with bedding
- Warm clothing for children in slum schools
- Collection drives for gently used woollens
How it works
Collect
We gather new blankets and gently used woollens.
Map
Volunteers identify places where people sleep in the open.
Distribute
Blankets are handed out personally during night drives.
Revisit
We return through the season to those who need more.
How you can help
- ✦Sponsor blankets for a night drive
- ✦Donate new blankets or woollens
- ✦Join a winter night drive
- ✦Organise a collection drive at your workplace
A Warm Winter for Footpath Families
During a severe cold wave, night drives bring blankets, woollens and hot food to families sleeping in the open.
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