This pantry came about from three friends and former colleagues who share a passion for supporting individuals and families in our community. Through our professional work, we have spent years working with low-resource individuals and families and have seen firsthand the challenges many face in accessing basic hygiene products.
Recognizing this need in Champaign County, we partnered with the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLU-W) and East Central Illinois AFL-CIO to start the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County. Our mission is to help ensure that everyone in our community has access to essential hygiene items that support health, dignity, and well-being.
This pantry exists because of the support of our community, and we are grateful for everyone who helps make this work possible.
(Pictured left to right: Della Jacobs, President; Vanessa Jones, Secretary; Tracy Bowden, Treasurer.)
Nuestros valores
Dignity: We believe every person deserves access to essential hygiene products without shame, judgment, or unnecessary barriers.
Choice: We respect individual preferences and allow community members to select products that meet their personal and household needs.
Equity: We work to reduce barriers and improve access to hygiene products for people who are underserved or experiencing financial hardship.
Respect: We treat every visitor, volunteer, donor, and community partner with compassion and consideration.
Community: We believe sustainable change is built through partnerships, shared responsibility, and community involvement.
Accountability: We strive to use donations responsibly, maintain accurate records, listen to feedback, and continually improve our services.
Presidente del Consejo de Administración, Fundador
Tracy Bowden
Tesorero de la Junta Directiva, Cofundador
Vanessa Jones
Secretaria de la Junta Directiva, Cofundadora
Gaby Villasenor
Miembro de la Junta
Jenny Spinks
Miembro de la Junta
Penny Hood
Miembro de la Junta
CLU-W East-Central Illinois
The Coalition of Labor Union Women, CLU-W, is a group dedicated to the advancement and welfare of women and women's allies in the labor movement and workforce, dedicated specifically to the East-Central Illinois area.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our main sponsor, the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO.
