SNOQUALMIE, WA – This February, the Snoqualmie Valley Health (SVH) Foundation invites the community to join in its first ever Emergency Clothing Drive. The goal is simple: ensure no patient is discharged without warm, appropriate clothing.
Imagine being discharged after an emergency visit with no coat, shoes, or even a pair of pants suitable for the cold. For many patients, this is the harsh reality—and for too long, the burden of solving it has fallen on the compassionate nurses and staff, who often use their own money to ensure patients leave with dignity and safety.
In a hospital setting, if a patient’s clothes are cut off during an emergency or if their stay is short and they have no one to bring them a change of clothes, they are typically provided with a hospital gown. And, while gowns are standard attire during a stay, they offer minimal coverage and warmth, leaving patients vulnerable.
On average, 2–3 patients each week require appropriate discharge clothing. Without the support of our Foundation and community, meeting this need would remain a quiet struggle. Every contribution helps deliver warmth, comfort, and dignity to patients at their most vulnerable moments.
Hospitals may provide items like blankets or slippers, but personal clothing is generally not supplied or kept in stock. Donations are crucial to filling this gap.
Ways to Help
- Amazon Wishlist Donations: Visit the SVH Foundation’s Amazon Wishlist to purchase clothing and supplies.
- Monetary Gifts: Monetary donations can be designated for the clothing drive online via the Foundation’s website.
By participating in the Emergency Clothing Drive, community members provide an invaluable resource and become a vital part of compassionate patient care. The SVH Foundation envisions this effort growing into an annual tradition of kindness and connection.
For more information about the Snoqualmie Valley Health Foundation and its mission, please visit SnoqualmieValleyHealth.org
About Snoqualmie Valley Health Snoqualmie Valley Health is the leading healthcare institution serving the Snoqualmie Valley community. Dedicated to quality and deeply connected to the community, Snoqualmie Valley Health stands as an independent public hospital district that has been unwavering in its commitment to delivering expert and compassionate care since its establishment. With a focus on patient-centered care, the hospital district provides a wide range of medical services and is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of the community it serves. Snoqualmie Valley Health provides comprehensive healthcare through its Critical Access Hospital, two primary care clinics, urgent care and also offers a diverse array of specialty and outpatient services including therapy and rehabilitation, pediatrics, gastroenterology, cardiology, medical aesthetics and nephrology among others.
