The annual SOAP FOR HOPE personal care products drive to benefit The Samaritan Center of Catholic Charities begins Monday, April 29 and runs through May 31!
The drive stocks the inventory for the Samaritan Center for the entire year and the shelves are bare. Community organizations, businesses, faith communities, sports teams, civic groups, and individuals/neighbors are encouraged to receive a collection bin (brought to you) and organize a drive!
Items to collect are:
- Bar soap & dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Toilet paper & facial tissue
- Deodorant (men’s & women’s)
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Shaving Supplies
- Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
- Moisturizing Lotion
- Shampoo
- DIAPERS
- Hand Sanitizer
- Cleaning Supplies
In the past, people ran drives with their co-workers, placed bins on their porches and invited neighbors to help, asked their friends & family to donate, etc. The drive is actually fun and builds community. Will you sponsor a bin?
If you can host a bin, please email event volunteers Joe and Jessica Ryan at j2ryan@msn.com. They’ll ensure you have a bin, will connect your donations, and provide you with signage to promote your drive.
Donations can also be made directly to The Samaritan Center @ 324 W. Buffalo Street, Ithaca.