Catholic Charities in Albion collecting personal care items for kids

Press Release, Catholic Charities

ALBION – Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year by hosting a Personal Care Item Drive to benefit families and individuals in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

“The last few years, we have held a donation drive for new socks and undergarments, but this year, we’ve seen a shift toward clients needing greater assistance with personal care items like shampoo and deodorant, as well as cleaning supplies like paper towels, laundry detergent, and antibacterial wipes, so this year we catered our donation drive to where the biggest needs are,” said Kate DiSalvo, tri-county district director, Catholic Charities. “We hope our donation drive can give individuals and families – especially parents – one less thing to worry about this fall. Every donated item really is an answered prayer for our community members in need.”

Donations of new, unopened personal care items and cleaning supplies are being accepted from Aug. 11 – Sept. 15 at the following Catholic Charities offices: 25 Liberty St., Suite 7, Batavia; 243 South Main St., Albion; and 6470 Route 20A, Perry. The donated items will be distributed to community members.

Additional information about Catholic Charities’ services can be found at ccwny.org/services.