Community
Annual Blanket Drive
Help us collect clean blankets for neighbors who need a warm layer this winter.
Sleep Facts
Interesting Tips & InfoBoth Sleep Center showrooms in Gainesville are drop-off locations for an annual blanket drive that collects clean blankets for young people, neighbors experiencing homelessness and others in need. Bring clean, new or gently used blankets to Magnolia Parke or Esplanade Butler Plaza during store hours.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026 by The Sleep Center team.
Why we do it
Cold nights are hard on anyone without a warm place to sleep. For many years, The Sleep Center has served as a drop-off point for the annual blanket drive, and we believe it's some of the most important community care we do.
How to help
- Bring clean blankets, new or gently used, to either showroom
- Ask friends, neighbors, churches and offices to collect with you
- Share this page; spreading the word helps too
We appreciate any help at all. Thank you, Gainesville.
Drop-off locations
Magnolia Parke
4994 NW 39th Avenue
(352) 872-5668
Esplanade Butler Plaza
3242 SW 35th Blvd.
(352) 872-5665
Questions
Blanket drive questions
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Where can I drop off blankets in Gainesville?
At either Sleep Center showroom during the drive: Magnolia Parke (4994 NW 39th Avenue) or Esplanade Butler Plaza (3242 SW 35th Blvd.), during store hours.
What kinds of blankets are accepted?
Clean blankets in good condition, new or gently used. Call ahead if you'd like to drop off a large donation.
When is the blanket drive?
The drive runs each year as the weather turns cold. Call either store to confirm this year's dates.
Who receives the blankets?
Blankets go to young people, neighbors experiencing homelessness and others in our community who need a warm layer.
Can my business or group collect blankets?
Yes, and thank you. Collect clean blankets and drop them off at either showroom during store hours. Call ahead for large donations.
Thank you for helping keep Gainesville warm
Drop off blankets at either showroom during store hours.