For Halifax homeless population, dry socks are a matter of health

The North End Community Health Centre is seeing more of a need for foot care services among people in Halifax’s homeless community. Exposure to moisture and the challenge of getting clean dry socks are contributing factors.

For Halifax homeless population, dry socks are a matter of health
A man in a red jacket is shown kneeling down in bare feet, showing his socks both in his hands with other pairs on the grass beside him.

The North End Community Health Centre is seeing more of a need for foot care services among people in Halifax’s homeless community. Exposure to moisture and the challenge of getting clean dry socks are contributing factors.