CareBag, a nonprofit that provides mobile hygiene showers and pantry assistance, has begun rolling out its Fresh Start program throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. The effort aims to give people experiencing financial difficulty, including students, access to clean showers, basic toiletries and nutritious food items.
Mobile showers arrive in local neighborhoods
Equipped vans travel to designated sites such as community centers, schools and faith‑based facilities, where they set up private shower stalls. Volunteers staff the units, offering towels, soap, shampoo and other personal‑care supplies. The service is free and open to anyone who needs it, with no appointment required.
Fresh Start pantry supports families in need
In addition to hygiene services, CareBag’s Fresh Start initiative operates a mobile pantry that distributes non‑perishable foods, fresh produce and household staples. The pantry partners with local churches, schools and civic groups to reach neighborhoods where food insecurity is most acute.
Founder Roxy Brown leads the mission
Roxy Brown, the organization’s CEO and founder, says the program reflects a commitment to dignity and community care. “Every person deserves the chance to start the day clean and fed,” Brown explained. “Our mobile units bring essential resources directly to the places where people live, work and learn.”
Community partners and volunteers join the effort
Local churches, civic clubs and businesses have pledged support by providing donation items, volunteer hours and logistical assistance. The collaboration underscores a broader tradition of faith‑based and community groups stepping up to help vulnerable neighbors.
How residents can access the services
CareBag publishes a schedule of upcoming mobile‑shower locations on its website and social‑media pages. Residents are encouraged to check the calendar for times and sites near them. The organization also accepts monetary donations and in‑kind contributions to keep the program running.
By bringing clean water, personal‑care supplies and food directly to those who need them, CareBag’s Fresh Start initiative exemplifies the power of local action to uplift families and strengthen neighborhoods across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
