There’s nothing better than warming up under the covers on a cold winter’s night, but unfortunately, not everyone in São Paulo has this privilege. That’s why the Warm Clothing Campaign is so important. This year, the solidarity action is collecting blankets and winter clothes, as well as cash donations to buy new products. Find out how to donate:
Find out how to help the SP Warm Clothing Campaign
Currently, it is estimated that almost 65,000 people live on the streets in São Paulo. This population, which already lives in an extremely vulnerable situation, suffers even more with the arrival of winter. This week, for example, temperatures are expected to drop to just 7°C.
Through the Warm Clothing Campaign, the São Paulo State Social Fund collects items that can help this vulnerable population. So far, more than 55,000 blankets have been collected, and almost R$1 . 4 million in Pix, the value of which will be used to buy new blankets.
What can I donate?
This year, the focus is on donations of blankets, warm clothes, gloves, socks, hats and scarves. Items must be in good condition, dirty or torn clothes will be discarded.
Here in the capital, you can leave your donations at the Social Fund’s warehouse , which is located at Avenida Marechal Mário Guedes, 301, in Jaguaré. The doors will be open from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.
How to donate financially
If you prefer to donate in cash, you can contribute directly to the campaign’s current account. Check out the data below:
- Bank of Brazil
Current Account: 19.771-8
Agency: 1897-X
CNPJ/MF: 44.111.698/0001-98
Pix key: doacoesfussp@sp.gov.br
You can follow the progress of donations via the Blanketometer, available on the Warm Clothing Campaign website.
Line 3-Red station has a solidarity shelter
With the low temperatures over the weekend, the Pedro II Subway Station in Brás, received a temporary shelter with mattresses, blankets and dinner. The forecast was for it to end at the beginning of the week, but with the cold front remaining, it will continue until the evening of Wednesday 14th.
Since last Friday the 9th, the solidarity shelter has welcomed 309 people. In addition to helping the public, there is also a space reserved for animals, with pet food on offer.
