CareBag, Inc -Mobile Hygiene Pantry

CareBag, Inc. Now Offers Mobile Hygiene Pantry

For many parents and heads of households in our community, the struggle to afford household necessities takes an emotional toll on them and their families. These items are critical to preserve one’s sense of self-dignity and personal respect.

It is getting increasingly difficult for many households to afford the basic necessities. Federal nutrition programs such as SNAP and WIC focus solely on food. Participants in these programs cannot use those benefits for personal hygiene items. Food pantries and meal providers do not have the means to offer other assistance, yet the humble request for something as simple as toilet paper is there.

The new Carebag Mobile Hygiene Pantry is the first CMHP in the state of Florida. It was created to help bridge the gap for some of our local families. It serves Treasure Coast residents who have trouble affording basic non-food necessities that are considered critical to health and wellbeing. These include both personal care and baby care items.

“We are very thankful for all of the local businesses and organizations that have partnered with us to make this happen,” stated Rozanne Brown, Founder and CEO. The list includes Public Defender’s Office, Lowe’s Store in Jensen Beach, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market 7299 and 100 Women who Care Treasure Coast, Dyer Auto Group, Southern Eagle Distribution, Napa Auto Parts, Groza Builders, Two men & a Truck, FPL, Toshiba, Center State Bank, ECP Event Group, Tradition Town Hall, Southwestern Consulting, Waste Pro, Bonner Mobile Bar, McGarr Insurance, Sunshine Laundry, SpeedPro Imaging, Von Ohlen Team Panera, Tonya Lowe State Farm, St. Lucie Jewelry & Coins Treasure Coast Lexus Toshiba Business solutions

Board Members left to right: Maygan Johnson, Tonya Lowe, Jillian Von Ohlen, Founder and CEO Rozanne Brown, Jessica Haynes, Mark Cunningham and many more. The CareBag Mobile Hygiene Pantry will be deployed monthly throughout the Treasure Coast. All of the distributions are done by referrals. The CMHP delivers products on the third Monday of each month from 10:00am-3:00pm to the referrals site.

The new Carebag Mobile Hyginen Pantry is the first CMHP in the state of Florida.

“CareBag is providing an incredible service to the Treasure Coast,” added Diamond Litty, Public Defender. “There is a tremendous need with very few resources. We’re proud to support CareBag and the work they are doing.” C areBag Inc. is a local non-profit organization helping the homeless and those under the poverty line, living on the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach. They provide regular access to showers, new underwear and toiletries and as access to offer them health screening through partnerships in the community. With more than 2400 residents and over 1500 school aged children, there is a great demand for the services.

CareBag Inc. is a voice for the homeless and those under the poverty line living on the Treasure

Coast. It is a 503(c) 3 organization. Donations made to CareBag Inc. are tax deductible. For more information please visit carebagfl.org.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Roxy Brown (954) 496-6548

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