The Problem
Last year we received a grant from Roots & Shoots to begin a Care Closet at our school. Our school serves 700 students. 49% of our student population are economically disadvantaged and they receive the free and reduced lunch program. Additionally, 47% of our student population report being a part of a minority group. This closet provides clothing, shoes, personal hygiene products, and school supplies to those students who are in need. This year we chose to add feminine hygiene products to the closet, and to all of our bathrooms. We also purchased enough brand new underwear, in a variety of sizes, to offer those students who needed items such as this during their time of the month.