Santa Barbara County’s 12th annual Veterans Stand Down, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Santa Maria Fairpark, aims to provide homeless and at-risk veterans with hot food, and access to services, clothing and hygiene items.

The community can donate items for Veterans Stand Down, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Santa Maria Fairpark.

Specific needs are: New jackets, rain gear, towels, blankets, toothbrushes, toothpaste, men’s and women’s t-shirts, underwear, shoes, baby diapers, small size shampoo, bar soap, and hangers.

Clothing items should be new only, not used.

To make donations, enter the Fairpark through Gate 5 at the corner of Stowell Road and Depot Street. Look for the Veterans Stand Down signs at the small livestock barn.

For more about donations, call the Stand Down helpline, 805-346-8402.