Wrapped in Love’ Blanket Drive

As temperatures begin to drop across the region, StepStone Family & Youth Services of Virginia is once again stepping in to ensure children in foster care feel warmth, comfort and a sense of belonging this winter through its annual “Wrapped in Love” blanket drive.

StepStone will be accepting donations of new and gently used blankets from February 2, 2026 through February 13, 2026, at locations across the state.

Each year, Wrapped in Love mobilizes community members, partners and volunteers throughout Virginia to donate blankets, providing foster youth with a tangible reminder that they are cared for and supported by their community.

“Oftentimes, foster youth move in and out of foster homes without an item that truly feels like their own or brings the comfort of home,” said Tiffany Faulkner, Licensing Specialist Supervisor at StepStone Family & Youth Services. “This blanket drive is a powerful reminder that even a simple blanket can provide warmth, security, and a sense of belonging. By donating, you can make a lasting impact on these children’s lives.”

Since its inception in 2020, Wrapped in Love has become a cornerstone of StepStone’s commitment to meeting both the emotional and practical needs of children and families, especially during times when they may feel most vulnerable.

StepStone Family & Youth Services helps connect children in need with foster families who can provide comforting, nurturing homes. The organization has been serving Virginia for 47 years and provides foster care services, counseling, respite care, and training for foster parents. StepStone is always looking for new foster families to help children in Virginia communities who need safe, caring living environments.

StepStone Family & Youth Services has operations in nine states and is organizing blanket drives at all its locations this winter.

Blanket drop-off locations:

StepStone – Christiansburg
207 West Main Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073
M-F: 9 am – 5 pm
Christiansburg Rec Center
1600 N Franklin Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073
M-Th: 5:30 am – 0 am / F: 5:30 am – 8 pm / Sat: 8 am – 5 pm / Sun: 1 pm – 7 pm
Dwelling Place Christian Fellowship
3325 N Franklin Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073
M-F: 9 am – 5 pm / Sun: 10 am – 12 pm