ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Albuquerque officials are setting out to help students living in the city without a home. Various city and county officials will announce a first-ever drive geared toward homeless students Thursday morning at a news conference at Albuquerque Ambulance.
Albuquerque Fire Department spokeswoman Melissa Romero says city and county public safety agencies are asking for donations for students through a “Sirens for Homeless Students'' drive. Romero says residents can drop off items such as packaged socks and underwear, toiletries and non-perishable food items through April 26. Items will be accepted at any fire or police station and participating businesses.
Romero says there are nearly 6,000 homeless students in Albuquerque.
