<p>Did you know that socks are the number one requested item by residents living in Nursing Homes? Yes, adult-sized, warm socks. And with over 450 residents in local nursing homes, the need in our area is great. St. Columba School is holding a sock drive with church parishioners beginning Oct. 31.&nbsp;</p> <p>Students who bring in three pairs will have their decorated sock posted on the front entrance bulletin board and homerooms that collect 50 pairs will earn a dress down pass for every student.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our goal is 1,000 pairs which will give each resident something to keep their soles warm while the other pair is in the laundry and a few extras, just in case.</p> <p>St. Columba Church parishioners can join our effort by donating a new pair or a dozen pairs of socks for men and women, bringing them to church, and dropping them in the sock container located in the vestibule entrance by the parking lot.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our sock drive ends on December 13.&nbsp;</p>