It’s been three months since the legendary “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer, but he is still missed by millions of fans to this day.

It was just announced this week that both “Jeopardy!” and the Trebek family have donated the iconic host’s entire wardrobe of suits, dress shirts, ties, and more to The Doe Fund, a nonprofit organization that aims to give transitional work, housing, educational opportunities, counseling, and career training to people with histories of homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse.

Trebek’s wardrobe will be handed out to participants in the non-profit’s “Ready, Willing and Able” reentry program so that they can wear them to job interviews.

“During his last day on set, Alex extolled the virtues of everyone opening up their hands and their hearts to those who are suffering,” “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards told People Magazine. “Donating his wardrobe to those who are working to rebuild their lives is the perfect way to begin to honor that last request.”

The donated pieces of clothing include 14 suits, 58 dress shirts, 300 ties, 9 sport coats, 14 sweaters and 9 pairs of dress shoes.

“We are so grateful for Jeopardy! and the Trebek family’s commitment to lifting up the most vulnerable among us,” said Harriet McDonald, President of The Doe Fund. “The men in our career training programs are always in need of professional attire, so they can shine in their job interviews and work with confidence once they’re hired. This donation alleviates the obstacle of not having appropriate clothing.”

The donation was set up by Trebek’s son Matthew, who has long been a supporter of The Doe Fund. Trebek himself supported The Doe Fund as well, once donating $100,000 to the organization to help build a different shelter in North Hollywood. This shelter is still in the process of being built, and it will have a wing that is named after Trebek.

“Homelessness is a serious problem. I wanted to do something, so I researched this charity, visited their facility and personally saw the good work they are doing and wanted to help,” Trebek said in March of last year. “I hope others will do what they can as well.”

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