Our annual hygiene item collection.

Each year, we partner with local businesses to collect hygiene products for non-profit agencies in the Mohawk Valley. 

United Way partners with many local organizations to collect items through their workplaces and at United Way's office. Donations help support United Way MV's efforts in bringing necessary hygiene items to those who need them most in our community. 

Get Involved.

Our Fall Hygiene Drive runs annually from October 1 - October 31. Items are accepted during this month and distributed to local programs in November.

Individuals looking to donate hygiene items may drop off or mail items to United Way's Office, 258 Genesee Street, Utica. You can also shop our Amazon Wish List and have items delivered right to us!

Companies and organizations can host a drive right at their place of business for employees and/or customers to give! Print our flyer, post it in your workplace, or email it to your teams. 

Spread the word.
(updated materials available annually in September.)

Hygiene Drive Highlights

United Way of the Mohawk Valley partners with area businesses to host a drive for hygiene items. Our last drive had 47 local businesses participate with their employees and customers, who collected 5,284 donated items valued at $16,824. 

The hygiene items have been distributed to local nonprofits, including domestic violence shelters, agencies assisting unhoused individuals, food pantries, and kitchens. Read more.

2025 Fall Hygiene Drive will benefit the Morrow Warming Center and the Utica City School District. This year, it will run from September 29th to October 15th. We plan to distribute items in November. Read more.

For more information, please contact Kassandra Garcia at kassandrag@unitedwaymv.org