Basic Buckets for New Beginnings
It can be very difficult for women who are getting out of a crisis situation and ready to live independently. Upon leaving the shelter, clients have very limited financial resources. The day-to-day items needed to run a home are often expensive but necessary. Cleaning supplies and hygiene products are among the most expensive items that we all purchase.
That's why Appalachian Women's Fund began the Basic Buckets program. Here how it works: fill one bucket with cleaning supplies and another with personal hygiene items. As the client leaves to begin her new life free from violence, she takes two “buckets of basics” to get her started. The cost of filling one bucket is approximately $25.00. It’s a small gesture some would say, but it can mean a lot for these women not to have to pay for the items we all take for granted.
Here's out Bucket List. If you have any items to donate, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (828) 264-4002. Items must be new.
BUCKET 1 (Personal Hygeine)
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Moisturizing lotion
- Flushable wipes
- Brush/ Comb
- Toothpaste & Toothbrush
- Bar of soap
- Softsoap
- Bandaids
- Deoderant
- Dental floss
- Kleenex (cube size)
- Hand sanitizer (travel size)
- Q-tips (travel size)
BUCKET 2 (Household products)
- All purpose cleaning spray
- Dishwashing soap
- Bath towel
- Hand towel
- Wash cloth
- Kitchen towel
- Pot holder
- Pledge wipes
- Sponges
If you would like to help with this or any project sponsored by the Appalachian Women's Fund, you can send donations directly to the AWF office at P.O. Box 1838, Boone, NC 28607, e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the office at 264-4002.
