Are you interested in creating meaningful gifts for unhoused or housing insecure individuals in our community? Build hygiene kits!
Did you know that more than half of Open Cupboard’s (Minnesota’s largest food shelf) shoppers struggle to afford personal hygiene products each month? And did you know Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts have 5+% of their students who are experiencing housing insecurity? Additionally, health clinics are finding patients express a need for hygiene items during health screenings.
Let's help address this need by making hygiene kits for struggling individuals and families.
We are looking for businesses, community groups and neighbors to purchase travel/personal size hygiene products and build hygiene kits for students, individuals and families struggling to afford hygiene items.
We ask that all kit items be placed in Ziploc bags and each kit be filled with:
- 1 full size deodorant
- 1 travel size lotion (up to 3 oz)
- 1 travel size bottle of shampoo (up to 3 oz)
- 1 travel size bottle of conditioner (up to 3 oz)
- 1 comb - preferably wider tooth
- 1 toothbrush with head cover (preferred, but not required)
- 1 toothpaste (up to 3 oz)
- 1 travel size bottle of body wash (up to 3 oz) OR 1 bar of soap
Additional Items to include if possible:
- 1 package of dental floss
- 1 lip balm
- 1 razor
- 1 small package of menstrual pads
- 1 package of body wipes (no water needed)
- 10 laundry detergent sheets
You can see the full list here
Please contact us at hello@bridgetobasics.org to get your full toolkit and register your volunteer activity. Thank you!!!
Please note: This is a remote opportunity that occurs at your preferred location. Your group will be responsible for the purchasing and assembling of the hygiene kits. We can provide you with suggestions of items based on needs and pricing. We can pick up the kits or you may drop them off at our St. Paul location (280/94).
