Stuff a stocking for YESS

It’s the giving season, and University of Alberta Libraries is encouraging everyone to support young people in need. Between December 3 and 18, you have the opportunity to fill the socks adorning the holiday trees at the H.T. Coutts Library and Bibliothèque Saint-Jean with items for Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS).

What can you trim the trees with? Here is a list of some of the most sought after items:

• New wool socks 
• New underwear, men’s &; women’s, all sizes 
• Winter jackets 
• Waterproof, quality winter gloves/mitts 
• Toques 
• Hand/foot warmers 
• Winter boots and warm shoes, all sizes (but especially larger sizes, women’s 7-10, men’s 9-12) 
• Belts 
• Men’s & women’s deodorant 
• Shampoo and conditioner for black youth (Cantu or Revlon recommended) 
• Hand/body lotion 

Visit YESS’ website for a complete list of items in need and for more information on how you can support them this holiday season.