You Can Help Sioux Falls Woman Make 'Blessing Bags' for Homeless

With summer almost in the rearview mirror, winter will be making a comeback in South Dakota before we know it.

South Dakota winters can be challenging, especially for the homeless population across the state. One local Sioux Falls woman is trying to make cold winter days easier for the homeless by giving them a special bag.

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Savannah Walter from Sioux Falls is on a mission to help the homeless residents of the Sioux Empire right before the cold air hits. The plan is to distribute "Blessing Bags" to the homeless with essential supplies for winter, including snacks, bathroom supplies, and warm gear.

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Savannah knows she has a big task ahead, and she's looking for extra help through a GoFundMe page.

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In her post on GoFundMe, Savannah explains she collected donations for Blessing Bags last year with the help of the community and local media. She's hoping that support can continue for her collection this year.

I am so fortunate to have everything I need, but I know that's not the case for several houseless people in Sioux Falls. Before the cold winter months come, I wanted to make and distribute more blessing bags for houseless people in our community. Please help if you are able! Thank you :)

Monetary donations are great! But there are other items Savannah needs to fill the new Blessing Bags.

Shampoo
Toothbrush
Hat
Gloves
Small First Aid kits
Hand Lotion
Bottle of Water
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To learn more about the Blessing Bags and how to help Savannah Walter on her quest, click here.

20 Ways To Tell If This Winter Will Be a Harsh One

In the days before modern weather forecasting, people used any possible bit of information to get a glimpse into the future. Old tales and folklore get handed down for generations as people do whatever they can to survive another winter.

In the 70s, meteorologist Dick Goddard put together a list of common weather folklore for Farmers’ Almanac that some say can predict what nature has in store for the darkest months of the year.

So, take note, do you see any of these signs that winter has it out for us?

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A Survival Guide For Winter in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the rest of the Sioux Empire (AKA southeastern South Dakota) are welcoming thousands of new residents every year.

Many of you new folks will be experiencing your first eastern South Dakota winter. While it doesn't usually get as bad as our Dakota friends up north, I speak from experience when I say it can get a little rough.

MORE: What Every South Dakotan Should Be Doing to Prepare for Winter

So, to help ease you into winter in Sioux Falls and South Dakota here are some winter survival tips:

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