Knitted blankets and shawls needed at Shore Medical Center.
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center is seeking assistance from local knitters and crocheters to make blankets, lap covers and shawls for adult patients in its care to help provide added comfort during their hospital stay.
Auxiliary Director Lisa DiTroia said that since the pandemic, the hospital’s supply of donated hand knitted items for adults has been completely depleted.
“These blankets, shawls and lap covers are given to our patients when they could benefit from a homelike feel while at Shore, especially those who are in hospice care,” DiTroia said. “I have received many letters over the years from family members thanking us for the special blanket, and how much it meant to the patient and family. It really does make a difference, and we would love to connect with individual community members and knitting circles to help us replenish our supply of these much-appreciated gifts.”
Blankets should be knitted to approximately 36-40 inches by 60 inches; shawls, 24 inches by 72 inches and lap covers, 36 inches square.
To donate hand knitted or crocheted items, simply drop them off at the information desk at Shore Medical Center’s main lobby.
For more information, contact Lisa DiTroia at 609-653-3543 or email lditroia@shoremedicalcenter.org.
