DONATE: Hygiene Care Kits

Care Kits include new travel sized hygiene items and non-perishable snacks for our neighbors living on the streets. PATH street outreach teams distribute Care Kits to our neighbors experiencing homelessness and use them as an engagement tool to build relationships.

Below are suggested items for women’s and men’s care. The most useful way to assemble and distribute these items is in 1-gallon plastic bags. You are welcome to personalize kits with note cards, but we ask that you refrain from including personal contact information.

Women’s Hygiene Items: Please include essentials such as dental items (i.e. toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash), anti-bacterial wipes, feminine hygiene products (i.e. pads, tampons, deodorant, razors, and shaving cream). Other helpful items include women’s socks, underwear, hand sanitizer, balm, lotion, sunscreen, shampoo & conditioner (dry shampoo is preferred), nail clippers, hair ties, and a comb.

Men’s Hygiene Items: Please include essentials such as dental items (i.e. toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash), anti-bacterial wipes, hygiene products (i.e. deodorant, razors, and shaving cream). Other helpful items include men’s socks, underwear, hand sanitizer, balm, lotion, sunscreen, shampoo & conditioner (dry shampoo is preferred), nail clippers, and a comb.

Non-Perishable Snacks: Please include snacks such as granola bars, mini cereal boxes, nuts, dried fruit, crackers, pretzels, jerky, and mini water bottles.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Donation Drop Off: Please contact [email protected] or call 619-810-8606 to schedule a drop off. Donation drop off is at: 1250 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101.

• Note: All donations are gratefully acknowledged with a receipt for tax purposes. Community service hours can be verified if desired. Due to limited transportation and storage, PATH is unable to pick up donations.

About PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

PATH is ending homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. They do this by building affordable housing and providing supportive services throughout California.