Your generosity is part of the reason why a Sturgeon Bay quilt shop is putting a hold on blanket donations this week after a major outpouring of support. The Barn Door Quilt Shop partnered with two other stores in De Pere and Wausau last week to collect new and used blankets for Afghan refugees being placed at Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin. In that short time, the three storefronts have collected over 5,000 quilts and blankets, including 600 in Sturgeon Bay alone. LeRoy knows how caring the Door County community can be, but even she was shocked by how strong of a response they received for their efforts.
LeRoy plans on driving the 600-plus blankets and quilts to Wausau where they will be taken the rest of the way to the military installation. While she is putting a temporary hold on blanket donations until she learns more from the Wisconsin National Guard, LeRoy says she will continue to collect personal hygiene items for the thousands of Afghan refugees being sent to Fort McCoy. Governor Tony Evers announced a number of donation opportunities to support the refugees last week.
Pictures from Kate LeRoy