Hamilton College is teaming with the Utica Community Food Bank to donate used mattresses that will be given to families in need. About two years ago the Food Bank began giving away household items along with food, but always had a shortage of furniture. According to Terry Hawkridge, assistant director of Physical Plant, the College throws away some 200 used residence hall mattresses each year. Hamilton cleaned and stored the mattresses and the Food Bank made its first pick-up on June 17.
