Red Cross and Gate City Bank Launched Quilt Drive
The annual community effort provides comfort to veterans through donated quilts and fleece blankets.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The American Red Cross and Gate City Bank have launched their fifth annual Quilts for Veterans drive in Fargo. This initiative encourages the community to donate new handmade or purchased blankets to support veterans across the region.
Why it matters
The program provides essential comfort items to veterans residing in VA hospitals, veterans homes, and those attending local Stand Down events. By leveraging regional banking branches, the organizers simplify the donation process for local residents.
The drive accepts blankets with preferred dimensions of 60 by 80 inches that are suitable for industrial washing. Since the inaugural project in 2022, the program has surpassed its participation goals.
The players
American Red Cross
This humanitarian organization provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education to communities nationwide.
Gate City Bank
This financial institution provides banking services and serves as the official collection point for the quilt donations.
The details
Donated items must be new, handmade or purchased, and capable of undergoing industrial sterilization processes. All contributions collected at local branches are distributed to veterans through dedicated healthcare and social support facilities.
Timeline
The Quilts for Veterans drive began in 2022.
The fifth annual drive officially commenced on September 22, 2026.
The donation drop-off window closes on November 11, 2026.
Market Landscape
This initiative follows the operational model set by the Stand Down event for veteran community support. By partnering with a local financial institution, the project scales its reach beyond traditional non-profit donor bases.
Local residents can drop off new quilts at any Gate City Bank location until the deadline on November 11. Participants should ensure that all donated items are of the specified dimensions and durable enough for industrial cleaning.
The takeaway
Supporting veterans through community-based donation drives provides direct aid to those in regional healthcare and social facilities. Residents can easily contribute to this year-end effort by visiting their local branch to drop off qualifying blankets.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to support our community in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Minot Daily News.
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