Anyone can Help!:
- Individuals or families.
- Corporate teams, church or youth groups, community organizations.
- Teens earning service hours for shopping, travel time, and assembling baskets.
How can I help?
- Purchase the household goods – Everything must be brand NEW!
- Fill the basket – Fill a laundry basket, clothes hamper, storage bin, or large bag.
- Deliver the completed housewarming baskets – Contact Fairfax County Foster Care and Adoption at DFSIndependentLiving@fairfaxcounty.gov to coordinate shipping or delivery.
Can’t fill a basket, but still want to help? We’ll accept donations of supplies at any time.
Suggested Housewarming Supplies:
- Trash bags, trash can
- Cleaning supplies (vacuum, broom, mop, dustpan, microfiber cloths, all-purpose cleaner, etc.)
- Dishwasher/laundry detergent
- Shower curtains and towels
- Sheets, blankets, and comforters
- Toiletries such as hand soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
- Laundry basket, clothes hamper
- Kitchen towels, dishcloths, sponges
- Cooking utensils, pots and pans, silverware
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Storage containers, potholders
- Paper products
- Spices and pantry items.
We appreciate your generous donations and support!
Please email Fairfax County Fostering Futures Unit at DFSIndependentLiving@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-7639 for more information.