Columbus police accepting clothing, hygiene products for Afghan refugees at Camp Atterbury

Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021 Updated Oct 6, 2021

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Afghan evacuees arrive in Indianapolis Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, as 1st Cavalry Division soldiers watch. Hoosiers will host the Afghans at Camp Atterbury, near Edinburgh, as they begin their safe resettlement to the United States. The division soldiers along with Indiana National Guard soldiers will provide transportation, temporary housing, medical screening and logistics support as part of Operation Allies Welcome. (Indiana National Guard photo by Sgt. Tackora Farrington, released)

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LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Columbus Police Department is accepting winter clothing donations and hygiene products to help the Afghan refugees who are currently housed at Camp Atterbury.

CPD will accept new and gently used fall and winter clothing, including coats and jackets, as well as new and unopened health care and hygiene products. The "Pack a Patrol Vehicle" event will take place through Friday, Oct. 8.

The donated items can be dropped off at the police department from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day until Friday.