Soap for Hope

Soap for Hope is AAA Washington’s annual toiletry donation drive to help our neighbors in need with personal-care items. This year, we are expanding our request to include personal protective equipment (PPE) to help minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19.

Soap for Hope was initially created as a way for our members and clients to donate any unused, travel-size toiletries they acquired on their trips. We began accepting unopened soaps, shampoos, conditioners and lotions in 2008, and 13 years later, we have donated more than 1.2 million toiletry items to local charities throughout Washington and North Idaho!

As hotels begin to transition away from offering individual toiletries, our members have stepped up by donating full- and economy-size items. Whether big or small, every single donation makes a huge impact.

To our generous members, local communities and partner organizations — thank you for making a difference and giving someone a fresh start.

Acceptable Donations

Due to health and safety concerns, all donations must be new, unopened and in the original packaging. We welcome the following travel-, full- and economy-size items:

• Shaving cream
• Razors
• Combs and brushes for all hair types
• Menstrual pads and tampons for all body types
• Hand sanitizer
• Sanitizing wipes
• Packages of disposable gloves
• Packages of face masks

• Bar soap and body wash
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Lotion
• Deodorant
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Shaving cream
• Razors
• Combs and brushes for all hair types
• Menstrual pads and tampons for all body types
• Hand sanitizer
• Sanitizing wipes
• Packages of disposable gloves
• Packages of face masks

Please note: We cannot accept homemade mask donations at this time.

Charity Selections

Our AAA Washington stores and offices work directly with local charities, shelters and food banks in their area, so your donation serves your neighbors in need. Here are the 2020 Soap for Hope recipient organizations:

Donations happily accepted year-round.