The Congregational Church of Patchogue will be playing host to a new mobile shower unit to provide free showers and clothing for those in need.
The mobile unit, which is being provided by the Hands Across Long Island, will be available on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. behind the church at 95 East Main Street.
“We have been providing wash cloths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hand soap to people for years, and now we finally have a way for people to put them to use,” said the Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter, the church’s pastor.
Hands Across Long Island is sponsored by the Suffolk County Office of Mental Health, according to Rev. Wolter.
Moving forward, the church will be utilizing the unit at least once a month, and possibly more, depending on the turnout.
“People need a shower more than once a month,” said Rev. Wolter.
Top: A side view of the new mobile shower unit provided by the HALI. (Courtesy)
