In response to Hurricane Helene, BBF’s Hygiene Kit Program is providing essential personal care items to affected communities. We rely on the generosity of individuals and groups organizing donation drives to help us assemble and distribute these kits as part of our ongoing disaster relief efforts. Below is a list of current donation drives where you can contribute hygiene kit items and cleaning supplies:

• Tanger Outlets in Washington, Pennsylvania
  Contact Pamela Kabo: Pamela.Kabo@tanger.com
  
• O’Hara Township of Pennsylvania
  Contact Julie Jakubec: jjakubec@ohara.pa.us or  412-782-1400
  
• Blessed Trinity Parish, Pittsburgh, PA
  More information is available at www.blessedtrinitypgh.org
  
• Ambridge Area High School Leadership Club
  Contact Kim Bogati: KBOGATI@ambridge.k12.pa.us
  
• Thomas Presbyterian Church in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
  Contact Marge Tonecha: thomasbsmgr@gmail.com or 724-941-8910

In addition to the hygiene kit items (see the full itemized list below), the following cleaning supplies are also needed to support our Hurricane Helene Response:

• Bleach Disinfectant
• Mops
• Buckets
• Rubber/Plastic Gloves
• Sponges
• Brooms
• Trash Bags (Kitchen, Large Heavy Duty)

Hygiene Kit Contents:

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Bar soap
• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Hand Sanitizer or Sanitizer Wipe
• Tissues
• Feminine hygiene products
• Lotion
• Flushable wipes
• Chapstick

All items must be travel-sized and unexpired. Items are enclosed in a gallon Ziploc bag and then placed in a BBF hygiene bag.

For more information or to coordinate a drop-off, please reach out to us at info@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160. Thank you for helping us make a difference for those affected by Hurricane Helene.