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Cachengo Closet Opens in McKenzie

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McKENZIE (July 29) — There is a new service agency in McKenzie. Cachengo Closet is located in a small portion of the former hospital building on Hospital Drive. Other parts of the building will be used as a campus for the development of advanced computer technology and other services of Cachengo.
 
Cheyenne Smith, head of the Cachengo Closet along with Jennifer Smith said they had 509 visitors at the facility between Monday and Friday noon last week. The visitors were able to obtain free clothes for the family, some household items, toiletries, and toys. Cachengo also had some professional office attire. 
 
Cheyenne said new items arrive each day. Clothes are cleaned, separated, and displayed for people of the community to come get - free of charge.
 
Prior to locating at the former hospital Cachengo Closet was located in a portion of Cachengo’s building on Airport Lane, McKenzie. 
 
Cheyenne said thousands of free items were distributed during the week prior to public schools opening. The Closet will temporarily close and relocate to the rear of the hospital with more space, a playroom for children as their parents shop, and many more items. 
 
Cachengo purchased the former hospital building from McKenzie Industrial Board. It was gifted to the Board by Baptist Health Systems.