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Ferrum Care Closet

Filling an important need in our community

The Ferrum Care Closet provides free personal care and hygiene essentials to anyone in our community who needs them. From shampoo and soap to toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products, the closet helps individuals and families access everyday necessities that can be difficult to afford and aren't covered by SNAP or other supplemental assistance programs.

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Originally sponsored by Ferrum Forward and now overseen by Friends of Ferrum Park, the Care Closet operates on a simple idea: everyone deserves access to basic hygiene products, regardless of their financial circumstances. There's no cost, no paperwork, and no questions asked. Just neighbors helping neighbors, making sure everyone in our community has access to the essentials they need.

Supplies needed

While inclusive, this list is not comprehensive- we're always happy to accept products you believe might be helpful for those in need that we may have forgotten or not yet considered!

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**IMPORTANT**

We have a VERY HIGH NEED for products to help those without running water or electricity. These items include:​

  • Body wipes (adult-sized, preferably large bathing wipes)

  • No-rinse shampoo and/or shampoo caps

  • Dry shampoo

  • No-rinse body wash and cleansing foam

  • Baby wipes and sensitive-skin wipes

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Mouthwash

  • Deodorant

  • Menstrual hygiene products (pads, tampons)

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Additional supplies needed include:

  • Razors

  • Shaving cream

  • Shampoo and conditioner

  • Body wash

  • Bar soap

  • Deodorant

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Mouthwash

  • Dental floss

  • Lotion

  • Lip balm

  • Hairbrushes and combs

  • Hair ties

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • Toilet paper

  • Tissues

  • Cotton swabs

  • Nail clippers

  • Hand soap

  • Laundry detergent

  • Dish soap

  • Other basic personal care and household hygiene essentials

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We welcome all donations of new, unopened, full-size and travel-size products!

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How you can help

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Donate Products

You can drop off donations ANY TIME to the donation box at the park. See below for a photo of where the Care Closet is located at the park.
The donation box is located just below the closet! Our volunteers will take your donations and refill the closet when supplies run low!

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Donate Funds

Can't make it out to the park to bring donations by? No worries - you can donate funds any time and help us keep the care closet stocked! We've been able to connect with a few local businesses to purchase personal care products at a discounted rate, making your donations go even further!

DONATE HERE

or send a check addressed to:
Friends of Ferrum Park
PO Box 44
Ferrum, VA 24088

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Help us connect with sponsors

Know a business that would love to donate funds or personal care products for the Care Closet? We'd love to connect and share their goodwill with our community!

Businesses interested in direct donations, collection drives, or employee-led donation drives - please send us an email to info@yourferrumpark.com

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The Ferrum Care Closet is located on the far side of the Market Shed at the Ferrum Park Market location.
Address: 30 Ferrum Park Ln. Ferrum, VA 24088

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