The Other Bank has put out a call to the community regarding a need for hygiene supplies to provide local families and children in need.
Working with Ferndale School District Family Community Coordinators, the Other Bank provides hygiene supplies (see list below) to families with children who qualify for free and reduced lunch in the Ferndale School District. Distributions begin in September, when the Other Bank opens for the school year.
Other Bank Coordinator Louisa Underwood has been involved with the organization for over 10 years. In 2017, Underwood and 9 volunteers volunteered over 500 hours to serve 3,435 children and parents from over 134 different families.
Items needed include:
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- bar soap
- dish soap
- laundry detergent
- shampoo
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- sanitary pads
- tampons
- deodorants
- razors
- diapers
Nice to have items:
- shaving cream
- baby wipes
- tissues
- hand lotion
- kids shampoo
- kids toothpaste
- band aids
- diapers (size 4)
Donations can be dropped off at the Ferndale Community Resource Center from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Mondays through Fridays at 5694 Second Avenue. Other drop off locations are Ferndale City Hall, 2095 Main Street, and the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, 2007 Cherry Street.
Monetary contributions can be mailed to PO Box 2205, Ferndale WA 98248.
Questions can be directed to (360) 380-2200 or via email to coordinator@ferndalecsc.org.
The Other Bank is a program of the Ferndale Community Service Cooperative and donations are tax deductible.