Give Someone a Fresh Start
The simple act of donating a bar of soap can make a huge impact on another person’s life. Soap for Hope, AAA Washington’s toiletry donation drive, aims to help our neighbors in need.
The Soap for Hope donation drive runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 30, but we accept donations all year. Since 2008, we’ve distributed close to 1,500,000 essential items to local charities throughout Washington and North Idaho.
Hygiene poverty isn’t as visible as hunger, but it’s very real. Many people are unable to afford basic hygiene products that most of us take for granted. We encourage your participation this holiday season.
Acceptable Donations
AAA Washington stores gladly accept travel-, full- and economy-size items. Due to health and safety concerns, all donations must be new, unopened and in the original packaging:
- Soap and body wash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss
- Shaving cream
- Razors
- Brushes and combs for all hair types
- Menstrual pads and tampons for all body types
- Hand sanitizer
- Sanitizing wipes
- Packages of disposable gloves
- Packages of face masks (no handmade masks, please)
Charity Selections
AAA Washington locations work directly with local charitable organizations, so your donations serve your community.
| Store | Charity |
| Alderwood | Lynnwood Food Bank; Whidbey Island Nourishes |
| Bellevue | Hopelink; Mercer Island Food Pantry; REST |
| Bellevue Corporate Office | Acres of Diamonds and Sound |
| Bellingham | YWCA Bellingham, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services |
| Bremerton | YWCA Kitsap County, ALIVE Shelter |
| Coeur d’Alene | Union Gospel Mission: Women and Children’s Center |
| Issaquah | Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank |
| Mount Vernon | Stanwood Camano Food Bank |
| Olympia | First Baptist Meal Ministry; Tumwater School District |
| Seattle | Queen Anne Food Bank |
| Southcenter | Mary’s Place, Burien |
| Spokane | Hope House |
| Spokane North | Transitions |
| Tacoma | The Salvation Army, Tacoma |
| Vancouver | Share, Vancouver |
| Wenatchee | Serve, Wenatchee Valley |
| Yakima | Jesse’s Place at Camp Hope |
Donations happily accepted year-round.