6th annual Vista Radio sock drive accepting donations

104.7 The GOAT and 96.3 Sun FM is now accepting donations for its 2026 Sock Drive.

The two Vista Radio stations in Grande Prairie are looking for donations for its second sock drive in 2026.

The previous sock drive brought in a little over 6800 pairs of socks, with thousands of those coming from a donations from Value Village.

General Manager of the Grande Prairie stations, Caralee Parr says that this fundraiser goes a long ways for the people who end-up receiving the socks.

“The need for these never end for our shelters, and if anyone can donate one pair or two pairs, some businesses have donated hundreds of pairs, or even thousands.”

“Its been absolutely fantastic, it shows again the community steps up whenever there is any kind of fundraising initiatives.”

Over the first five sock drives, nearly 16,000 socks have been donated towards local organizations.

If you are looking to donate some pairs, you can drop them off at Curry’s Jewellers, or at the station, (#105-11002 104 Avenue).

The sock drive is made possible by the following sponsors: Daniel Cram – Sutton Group, Ken Sargent GMC Buick, Curry’s Jewellers, Bear Creek Counselling & Psychology, Edward’s Factory Outlet, The Drop Rideshop.

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