Deeper Dive into our program
Wellness Wagon
When you think of hygiene products, what do you think of soap, toothbrushes, and deodorant? All those things are correct. TOAM looks at hygiene as anything close to the skin. We have a list of 13 regular items we strive to maintain, and six of those items we consider our core.
When we started in 2019, our core items are
Sanitation napkins
Deodorant
Toothpaste /Toothbrush
Bar of soap
Shampoo
socks
Sometimes in the human service industry, we do what we think is needed, and through conversation, we learn that what our clients say may differ. Our surveys and conversations with our pantry partners have grown the list to include the items below.
Razors
Hand sanitizer
Lotion
Undergarments
Laundry detergent
Lysol wipes
Toilet paper
The item that needs to be added to our list that has been getting increasing requests is incontinent supplies. The calls from senior housing communities, churches, and pantry partners tell us that our seniors are feeling the effects of inflation. Many seniors receive incontinence supplies from their insurance that may consist of one or two packs per month. That is not nearly enough to get by.
Traveler On A Mission strives to help all in need. If you want to help those struggling with the essential hygiene products we mentioned, consider hosting a hygiene drive on our behalf.
We understand if you can't commit the time to have a drive. That's o.k.
Our monthly giving program is also an option to support our work.