Donation boxes are in place at every Fairfax County, Virginia, police station to collect facial masks and hygiene items to be distributed by local food pantries. Shirley Ginwright, chair of the Communities of Trust Committee, which is organizing the effort said, “Because these are items that cannot be purchased through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
According to
wtop.com, "Items being collected include:
- Diapers and baby wipes
- Feminine hygiene products
- Adult incontinence underwear
- Soap, shampoo, and conditioner
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Deodorant and lotions
- Laundry and dish detergent
- Paper towels and toilet paper
- Household cleaners"
As per wtop.com, "The Communities of Trust Committee, established in 2014 shortly after the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, was created to build and enhance relationships between public safety agencies in Fairfax County and the community with a focus on the police department. On Wednesday, May 10, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., the committee is hosting a virtual discussion on hate crimes and racism that will include Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr."
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