Socks are among the most requested items for those military personnel deployed overseas in defense of our nation.

Rensselaer County is collecting donated socks to support the Blue Star Mothers group that frequently sends boxes to local soldiers on deployment.

Please consider supporting this effort by dropping off a donation of new socks at the Rensselaer County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue in downtown Troy. More locations are being lined up, according to the County.