AUGUST 6, 2025 – It’s no secret that moving can be stressful and difficult.
Whether it’s waiting on items to arrive at your new home or having all your household items on their way, leaving you with not much until your move.
This is where the Army Community Services (ACS) Lending Closet can help.
The closet loans out essential household items to Active Duty members at U.S. Army Garrison Yuma Proving Ground.
ACS Director Clarissa Benavides explains.
“We do ask that when they come in, they fill out a form, which we have here, and they give us their information. Then they’ll have 30 days for those items.”
She adds if needed they can extend the time to up to 60 days.
In recent months the ACS staff have made improvements to the closet while also downsizing. They moved the closet to the first floor of building to make it safer for those borrowing items. They also disposed of outdated or unused items leaving only the most used.
Benavides listed the items she sees borrowed the most.
“Vacuums, the microwaves, the dishes, the cups, silverware, Keurig. It’s a big one, too. We can’t live without our coffee.”
For a complete list visit ACS at the Howard Cantonment Building 309 or call 928-328-2332.
Story by Ana Henderson
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground