Make a Difference - Donate Personal Care Items

Everyone deserves to be clean and comfortable. But many in our community lack the personal care supplies to maintain their health and dental health. And so simple activities that we take for granted, such as brushing teeth or washing hands, can be a challenge.

You can help by donating toiletries, such as deodorant, shampoo, lotion, body wash, razors, shaving cream and toothpaste to Good Neighbors. The local soup kitchen, food pantry and day shelter, located in Riverside, distributes hygiene products to those in need.

Going on a trip or vacation soon? Save the soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and other personal-size items and bring them to Good Neighbors. They are the perfect size for the homeless to carry in their backpacks. Tissues, hand sanitizers, lip balm, combs and feminine hygiene products are also distributed and are most welcome.

Belong to a local club or civic organization? Encourage members to donate personal care items or collect items from friends and family. A little effort can make a big difference.

Items can be delivered from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays to Good Neighbors, located on the lower level of St. Brendan School, Riverside. Use the entrance at the back of the building on Dorr Avenue.

Good Neighbors provides meals, clothing and other essential services free of charge to those in need in East Providence and surrounding areas. For information about services or to find out how you can help, call 401-433-0045 or email goodneighborsri@gmail.com. Visit www.goodneighborsri.org or our Facebook page.