The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation has received 6,000 pairs of Bombas socks to share with individuals served by the SSM Health Samaritan Clinic, Adult Day Services, hospice and cancer care services, behavioral health, emergency rooms, long-term care facilities, and SSM Health Treffert Studios.

Bombas is a comfort-focused, basics apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. The company was originally founded in 2013 because socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. Underwear and T-shirts are #2 and #3 respectively.

While the brand started with and is known for its extremely comfortable socks, Bombas used its expertise in comfort to launch into apparel with T-shirts and underwear. For every item purchased, a specially designed item is donated to someone at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. To date, Bombas has donated over 150 million clothing items.

“Socks may seem simple, but they mean so much to the people we serve,” according to Deb Winterhack, Agnesian HealthCare Foundation Director of Development. “These Bombas socks are wonderfully made and bring real comfort as the weather turns colder. We’re deeply grateful for our partnership with Bombas, and our patients and community feel that kindness every day.”

This is the third year that the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation has received a sock donation. 

The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation accepts donations to help area individuals and families during personal struggles, as well as helping to expand local programs and services.

To donate, visit givetossmhealth.org/fdl.

Deb Winterhack (left), Agnesian HealthCare Foundation director or development; Stacey Sesing, SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Room manager; and Missy Tate, SSM Health Samaritan Clinic manager; are shown with a portion of the 6,000 Bombas socks to share with SSM Health Samaritan Clinic, Adult Day Services, hospice and cancer care services, behavioral health, emergency rooms, long-term care facilities, and SSM Health Treffert Studios.