In addition to supplying Starke County’s youth with school supplies and clothing, the Kid’s Closet Ministry also provides hygiene kits for kids and teens.
To help the organization replenish their supplies, students and staff involved with the Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning (SCILL) are collecting hygiene products now throughout the month of November.
Community members are invited to participate by dropping donations off at the SCILL Center located at 1300 Kloeckner Drive in Knox. Some needed items include shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and toothbrushes for kids and adults as well as washcloths, bars of soap, deodorant, combs and hair brushes.
SCILL Administrative Assistant and Kid’s Closet Executive Director Linda Lewandowski shared that if children are in need of a hygiene kit, that option can be selected on the organization’s intake form.
She added that if volunteers end up with a surplus of certain products, those are placed with food pantry items and distributed to individuals as needed.
If you have any questions, call the SCILL Center at 574-772-8001. You can also contact the North Judson United Methodist Church at 574-896-5927 and then select 4 to reach the Kid’s Closet Extension.
