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 September 1 – October 31, but we accept donations all year. Since 2008, we’ve distributed over 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 year round.
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
Charity Selections
AAA Washington locations work directly with local charitable organizations, so your donations serve your community.
| Store | Charity |
|---|---|
| Alderwood | Lynnwood Food Bank |
| Bellevue | Hopelink |
| Bellevue Corporate Office | Acres of Diamonds |
| Bremerton | Kitsap Community Services |
| Coeur d’Alene | Ronald McDonald Northern Idaho House |
| Issaquah | The Sophia Way |
| 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 | Transitions |
| Tacoma | The Salvation Army, Tacoma |
| Vancouver | Share, Vancouver |
| Wenatchee | Serve, Wenatchee Valley |
| Yakima | Jesse’s Place at Camp Hope |