United Way volunteers assemble hygiene kits for teens
Rebecca Evans
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Over 40 volunteers gathered Saturday, Sept. 13, to assemble hygiene kits for local teens in need.
The hygiene kits will be distributed to area schools to support students who may lack access to essential personal care items.
“Sometimes it is as simple as just like the sheer joy when a kiddo walks in at the beginning of August, and we get to hand them a backpack with school supplies,” said United Way’s of St. Joseph’s president, Kylee Strough, “To see their excitement for school and their new stuff, and to be a part of that is amazing.”
Volunteers participated as a part of United Way’s monthly Caring Connection crew, a monthly volunteer project.
Strough spoke about the importance of donating items, especially more uncommon ones, to help support families in need.
“Often times food pantries don’t have a lot of extra hygiene items and things. It’s pretty simple stuff, but it makes a really significant impact when you don’t have these things.”
The event took place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the United Way of Greater St. Joseph, located at 118 S. 5th St.
Those interested in volunteering for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph can visit their website here.