Alpha Sigma Nu to hold Sock Drive for the homeless through Dec. 12

Alpha Sigma Nu to hold Sock Drive for the homeless through Dec. 12

Flyer with a yellow background for a sock drive. At the top, two orange patterned socks are shown. Large bold text reads “Sock Drive.” Below, smaller text says “Items Needed: New/Gently Used Socks.” A clothesline with six colorful socks hangs across the center. Underneath, an orange ribbon banner displays the dates “Nov 24 – Dec 12 2025.” A location pin icon appears above text that lists drop box locations: “Briggs, C&F, CHP, Chem, Eng, Library, Fitness Center, University Ministry Office, Gesu Church, Dental School Campus, Law School Campus.” At the bottom, text reads “Sponsored by Alpha Sigma Nu.”The Detroit Mercy chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society, is holding its annual Sock Drive to support the homeless in our community.

One of the struggles of homeless people is taking care of their feet, especially in the winter. They need warm, dry socks, which are often hard to come by. You can help by donating new or gently used socks to the Alpha Sigma Nu annual sock drive.

This drive begins Monday, Nov. 24, and runs through Friday, Dec. 12. Look for signs and boxes for sock donations at the following locations:

  • Chemistry Building
  • Engineering Building
  • CHASS office in the Briggs Building
  • Commerce & Finance Building
  • McNichols Campus Library
  • CHP
  • Student Fitness Center
  • Outside the University Ministry Office
  • Gesu Parish
  • Dental School and Law School campuses.

All donated socks will be distributed to the Pope Francis Center and other programs serving homeless individuals in the Detroit area.

In the last two years, Alpha Sigma Nu has collected more than 1,200 pairs of socks.