Toiletry donations to support University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ students in need are being collected through May 12. In fall 2018, the , , and collaborated to create , a food pantry dedicated to assisting students facing food insecurity, starting with non-perishable food and toiletries.
Food Vault Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Office of Student Life and Development are continuing the initiative for UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ students through their Spring Toiletry Drive.
“We are grateful for any and all donations to Food Vault Â鶹´«Ã½,” said Raiyan Rafid, Student Life associate at the Office of Student Life and Development. “These donations ultimately support UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ students and help them succeed in school. For students who are experiencing food insecurity or need toiletries, we highly encourage you to utilize our services.”
Items needed
Students, faculty, staff and the community may drop off donations of the following items to the Student Life and Development Office, located at Campus Center Room 208.
- Dental care products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash)
- Shower products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)
- Shaving products (razor, shaving cream)
- Period products (pads, tampons)
- Deodorant
- Individually wrapped toilet paper
The community may also donate items at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. A collection location has been set up in their chapel.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Foodbank partnership
The Spring 2023 Toiletry Drive will coincide with the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foodbank drive that began on April 3. Food Vault Â鶹´«Ã½ encourages the campus community to donate food and monetary donations to support the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foodbank’s efforts and any toiletry donations to them during the ongoing drives.
“So far this semester we have received over 16,000 pounds of food (22 pallets) from the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foodbank for our monthly event, Food Drop @ the Campus Center Courtyard, that is open to all,” said Bonnyjean Manini, faculty director of Student Involvement and Leadership Development and interim director of Office of Student Life and Development. “We provided food to close to 300 participants at each Drop, with 95% of the participants identifying as our UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ students.”