Plymouth United Way hosting Community Hygiene Day collection
Plymouth Community United Way (PCUW), in partnership with local schools, service organizations, and nonprofit groups, will host a Community Hygiene Drive throughout the month of February to help meet the growing need for essential hygiene products among families across Plymouth, Canton Township, and surrounding communities.
Rising costs and ongoing economic challenges have made basic hygiene items—such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and feminine hygiene products—difficult for many families to consistently afford, a PCUW spokesperson said. “This drive aims to ensure individuals and families can access these necessities with dignity, while strengthening collaboration across the community.”
PCUW is partnering with The Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth, Rotary Club of Canton, Plymouth Canton Community Schools Student and Family Engagement, First Step, and The Salvation Army, with additional partners expected to join as the drive continues, according to a prepared statement.
Local residents can donate hygiene items at public drop-off locations throughout February; make a monetary donation at the GiveSmart website or purchase items through the Amazon Wishlist, which will then be shipped directly to PCUW.
Items being collected include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, kids’ soap, textured hair products, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, razors, shaving cream, feminine hygiene products, and sensitive-skin items.
All donated items will be sorted at The Salvation Army – Plymouth Corps and distributed evenly among partner agencies in early March. Volunteers will be needed during the first week of March to assist with sorting and preparation.
Approximately 30 collection boxes will be placed throughout the community, including schools, churches, local businesses, and partner organizations.
For more information, to host a collection box, or to get involved, visit plymouthunitedway.org or contact Justin Black at justin.black@pcuw.org or (734) 453-6879 .
