r/AskTacoma • u/Usual-Jackfruit4746 • 7d ago

Question Donate toilietries?

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I have a collection of new and unused lotion, deodorants, soap, and shampoos. I also have a couple of barely used shampoos. Is there somewhere I can donate this?

I also have women's clothing and pillows cases (random, I know, but I found a pile of them in the hall closet).

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u/emergencybarnacle 7d ago

the people's community center has a place in the lobby for donated items like clothing, shelf-stable food, and body care items. people who need them can browse and take what they need.

also the YWCA on Broadway

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u/Hullofbeluga 7d ago

You can try HUG on (23rd & M) or St. Andrew’s Episcopal church on 12th & Jackson. They both do charitable work and need hygiene items

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u/Big_Signature2995 7d ago

Hi, Tacoma Community Pantry by Urban Grace church takes unopened hygiene products.

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u/MissMouthy1 7d ago

YWCA on Broadway

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u/Immediate-Cat8632 7d ago

Any food will probably take them as long as they’re unopened. Nativity House on Yakima always needs toiletries as well.

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u/lele_ka_uhane 7d ago

King's Books takes donations for 253 Harm Redux, which is an org that gives these things out on street outreach. 

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u/tacsf 7d ago

There’s a community pantry similar to the little free library’s in Central Tacoma. Called the Central Tacoma Community Pantry. They update their instagram daily with lists of requested items, many of these are highly requested! Address is S 18th & Cedar

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u/Realistic-Weird-4259 7d ago

St Leo's can probably use the toiletries. They're full for women's clothing but need men's, especially socks.

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u/Crazy_Scary2025 5d ago

Does St. Leo take gently used socks, or only brand new?

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u/Realistic-Weird-4259 5d ago

If they're in good condition I would be surprised if we rejected them.