About Us
Life at Fort Drum comes with unique demands. As one of the most deployed military installations in the country, families stationed here often navigate frequent separations, rapid transitions, and changing household needs while balancing the realities of military service. Parents of Fort Drum was created to help meet those everyday challenges through shared community resources.
At the heart of our work is the Donation Closet—a shared space where baby and maternity items donated by community members are made available to Fort Drum families at no cost. Children grow quickly, seasons change, and what works for one family one month may be outgrown the next. The Donation Closet allows those items to continue serving families rather than being stored, discarded, or repurchased.
The program is designed to be simple, respectful, and accessible. Families can browse available items online and arrange pickup without navigating public posts or one-to-one exchanges. Our goal is to remove barriers and make support available in a way that feels calm, private, and dignified.
Parents of Fort Drum operates as a community-run initiative. We facilitate the sharing of donated resources but do not sell items or require payment to participate. Optional support helps cover basic operating needs so these programs can continue serving families stationed at Fort Drum.
Through the Donation Closet, we aim to strengthen community connections and provide practical support for military families navigating the demands of life at one of the Army’s most active installations.
Disclaimer
Safety & Participation Notice
Parents of Fort Drum is a community-run initiative that facilitates the sharing of donated items among Fort Drum families. All items are donated by community members and are provided as-is. Parents of Fort Drum does not inspect, test, certify, or guarantee the condition, safety, or suitability of any item.
Families are responsible for reviewing items prior to use and determining whether an item is appropriate for their household. By requesting, receiving, or using items, participants acknowledge and accept full responsibility for their use.
Parents of Fort Drum does not manufacture, sell, alter, or endorse any products. Participation is voluntary.
Pickup and delivery services are offered as a convenience. Parents of Fort Drum is not responsible for injuries, accidents, losses, or damages that may occur during pickup, delivery, or use of any donated item.
Optional monetary support and delivery fees are used solely to help offset operational costs and are not payments for goods or services.
By participating in any program, families acknowledge that Parents of Fort Drum and its organizers are not liable for claims, damages, or injuries arising from donated items, transportation, or participation in the program.
Pickup & Delivery
On-base pickup is always available at no cost to families.
After 8pm EST, orders will be available the next day. Pickup window is 24 hours from checkout.
Due to the weather, if you do not see your order outside on the porch, ring the bell or contact us!
We recognize that schedules and daily responsibilities can make pickup challenging at times. When available, local delivery may be arranged for a small mileage-based fee to help offset fuel and time. Delivery is offered as a convenience and is never required to participate.
FREE on-base pickup is the default at checkout.
To schedule delivery, use the Contact Form below.
The message must contain, an address, two (2) timeframes for drop-off, and method of payment.
Payment of the fee is due BEFORE delivery. Payments can be made using Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, Cashapp, Apple Pay
Delivery Fee Zones
• On-base pickup: Free!
• Nearby delivery (0–5 miles): up to $10
• Local delivery (6–10 miles): up to $20
• Beyond 10 miles: Quoted
On-base pickup is always available at no cost. Delivery fees help offset fuel and vehicle costs and are based on distance.
Delivery availability may vary.