Yuma non-profit launches hygiene kit drive to support local Veterans

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local nonprofit is calling on the community to help support Veterans in need through a countywide hygiene kit drive aimed at providing essential personal care items to those experiencing hardship.

Right Turn for Yuma Veterans, an organization dedicated to assisting Veterans facing homelessness and other challenges, is collecting donations to assemble hygiene care kits for distribution across the Yuma area.

Organizers say the goal is to build 1,200 kits filled with everyday necessities such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, shampoo, body wash, and other hygiene products.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to help cover additional supplies and support distribution efforts.

Drop-off locations have been set up throughout Yuma County in partnership with local businesses and community supporters to make donating as accessible as possible.

Organizers encourage residents to contribute full-size or travel-size items to help meet the growing need.

In addition to helping Veterans, the drive also includes a community incentive. Donors can enter a raffle for a chance to win one of two televisions by taking a photo of their donation, posting it on Facebook, and tagging Right Turn for Yuma Veterans.

The hygiene kit drive runs through June 17.

Drop off locations include Z93, Chapman Chevy, NOVA, WaFd Bank (Foothills), RE/MAX, ALLO, and Foothills Bank.