Employees of Winona National Bank, Winona, Minn., helped give comfort to those in need, delivering 539 items collected through its annual Bears & Blankets drive. Winona National collected the items Nov. 24 through Dec. 11 at its three offices. Employees delivered the items to 12 local organizations, and those organizations will distribute the items to those in need of comfort throughout the year.
Benefitting organizations included Birthright of Winona, Family & Children’s Center, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health, Saint Anne Extended Healthcare, Sauer Health Care, Winona Health, Winona Fire Department, Winona Police Department, Winona Senior High School’s Counseling Office, Winona Volunteer Services, Women’s Resource Center and the Winona Warming Center.