CHAMPAIGN, Ill – University of Illinois Extension is proud to host a hygiene product donation drive in support of the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County. The Hygiene Drive runs from April 1 to April 30. Community members are invited to donate various acceptable hygiene products.
The CLU-W Hygiene Pantry was founded to address the rising cost of basic care items. The pantry provides free hygiene essentials to individuals and families in our community who may have difficulty affording such products. In hosting this drive, Illinois Extension hopes to ensure community members have access to essential hygiene items that support health, dignity, and well-being.
Donations can be dropped off at the Champaign County Extension office (801 N. Country Fair Dr., Suite D, Champaign, IL 61821). Donations can be dropped off Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM.
Items needed include:
- Feminine hygiene products: Pads, tampons, menstrual cups, period underwear
- Incontinence products: Adult diapers, bladder pads, mattress protector pads, flushable wipes
- Hair care items: Shampoo, conditioner, brushes, combs, hair ties, styling products
- Body care items: Bar or liquid soap, shaving cream, razors, lotion, towels, deodorant
- Dental hygiene items: Mouthwash, floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes
- First aid items: Gauze, bandages, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, cotton swabs, cotton balls
- Household items: Hand soap, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, dryer sheets
Please note that any donated items should be unused, unopened, or individually wrapped hygiene products.
For more information, please contact Tracy Bowden at tbowden@illinois.edu or Vanessa Jones at vjjones@illinois.edu.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.