The Family Health Clinic is on the go! With continuous support from local organizations, our ability to reach out to our communities has grown. Continue reading to learn more about our new Mobile Outreach Initiative and how you can help us make even more of an impact.
About the Mobile Outreach Initiative
Our Mobile Outreach unit is a 20-foot trailer with air conditioning, heat, sinks, water hook-up, concession windows, and more. Its intended purpose is to stock it full of necessities, including toilet paper, laundry detergent, toothpaste, and more.
By partnering with local organizations and participating in community drives and donations, we will be able to stock the trailer with items year-round to be distributed back to our community for no cost.
With the ability to be mobile, we can easily reach our communities where they are, by coordinating with existing events such as the Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry, back-to-school events, community meals, and more.
Bridging Gaps in Community Assistance
Recent years have shown that it is getting more and more difficult to support yourself, let alone a family. Resources such as local food pantries and Indiana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provide vital assistance to individuals who are struggling to make ends meet. These programs, however, typically only help with obtaining food and nutrition. Other necessities, such as toothpaste, are not eligible to be purchased using SNAP benefits even if these items are critical to good health and wellness.
With the help of community members and partner organizations, the Mobile Outreach team can bridge this gap in assistance by distributing donated items to our communities in need. By providing necessities at no cost, we hope to eliminate barriers that stand in the way of an individual reaching their full potential.
Donate to the FHC Mobile Outreach Initiative
To work toward our mission, we call on you and local organizations to help us keep the trailer stocked full of household and hygiene necessities. Here is a list of items we need to stock the Mobile Outreach unit:
- Toothpaste, floss, toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Body wash, Shampoo & Conditioner
- Toilet paper, Kleenex/Tissues
- Personal hygiene products
- Pads, tampons
- Laundry detergent, Toilet cleaner
- Diapers, Baby wipes
- All-purpose cleaning products
- Lysol wipes, Lysol spray
- Dish soap
- Trash bags
NOTE: Items in bulk are generally more cost-effective. However, we ask for individually wrapped products when at all possible (i.e., pack of 4 individually wrapped toothbrushes, packs of 4-8 rolls of toilet paper). This helps with distribution and maintaining the cleanliness of the items we are distributing.
How to donate:
- Bring donations to any of our four locations
- Purchase from our Amazon Wishlist & have your donation shipped directly to us
- Provide monetary donations that will be used to purchase needed items
