KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Public Library announced that it would hold its fourth hygiene product drive, collecting travel-size personal care items donations.
Those wishing to help can visit any Kansas City Public Library location to drop off supplies in marked donation bins from Jan. 3-12.
The donated items will be assembled into kits, along with a copy of the Library’s award-winning Street Sheet, on Jan.17 and then handed out to individuals who are unhoused in Kansas City.
Items being accepted for the personal care kits include:
- Shampoo
- Body wash and soap
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Washcloths
- Combs and hairbrushes
- Nail clippers
- Adhesive bandages
- Razors
- Lip balm
- Hand sanitizer
