Thousands pledge to help Glasgow homeless stay warm this Christmas More than 7000 people on Facebook say they are attending a drive for The Rucksack Project Glasgow on December 7 to make sure people sleeping rough don't freeze this winter. Event organisers Lorna and Rachael McLean from Stepps have asked for sleeping bags, warm clothing, underwear and shoes to help homeless people keep warm when temperatures plummet. The Rucksack Project's founder Mathew White said: "All of the local events are entirely run by volunteers who've seen us online and just decided to get involved. What started as a nice idea four years ago has blossomed into a movement that now covers the UK and even sometimes creeps abroad, helping thousands of homeless people to be a little more comfortable in the harsh weather as they try to survive the winter. Lorna and Rachael are also asking for unopened toiletries such as deodorants, shower gels, shampoo, razors, shaving foam, soaps, toothbrushes and toothpaste. The donations will be distributed among The Simon Community, Marie Trust Lodging Mission, City House Mission, Destiny Angels and more. People can also donate tinned or dried food, which should be kept separate from the rucksacks and will be distributed to food banks throughout the city and beyond if there is enough to go round. Cash donations won't be accepted on the day because it is not a registered charity, but anyone wishing to donate can send money to the Glasgow Simon Community using the details listed on the event's Facebook page. Should you be unable to attend the event, there is an opportunity to drop off donations ahead of time to Caesars, The Hall or Tir Na Nog. The Rucksack Project is on December 7 from 11am-6pm at the Gorbals Legal Aid building at 72 Commercial Road, Glasgow.