Community Foundation hosts annual hygiene products fundraiser: How to donate to fund
The Community Foundation for South Central New York is hosting the second annual Hygiene Fund Drive in April. All donations will be distributed across Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties.
In 2024, the CFSCNY raised $10,000 to share across 13 organizations. This year they are looking for more local contributions through a crowdfunding campaign running through April 30.
CFSCNY Development Officer Shawn Graham highlighted the increasing demand for hygiene products at pantries across the region in a statement Monday.
More: NY kids could lose access to free school meals. See local districts impacted
"These pantries uphold basic human dignity for those at risk," Graham said. "We knew it was time to rally broader community support. Our goal is to increase annual contributions until the need no longer exists."
Text DIGNITY2ALL to 53-555
Visit givebutter.com/Z2QvFG
Kalyn Grant reports on public service issues for the Press & Sun-Bulletin, focusing on schools and community impact. Have a story to share? Follow her on Instagram @KalynCarmen and on Facebook under Kalyn Kearney. Get in touch at kcgrant@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Demand for hygiene products on rise. CFSCNY fundraiser to fill gap
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