How to Assemble a Hygiene Kit

 

Why Hygiene Kits?

Hygiene Kits are a valuable item to distribute that are easy to assemble if you have donations and initiative. They include essential and helpful items such as soap, toothbrushes, nail clippers, and sunscreen. SHOC has been making hygiene kits for years and is a great (non-medical) way to get involved!

 

What You Will Need:

  • Gallon freezer bags or drawstring backpacks, such as these

  • Paper/notecards to include a note in the bag

  • Items for your hygiene kit (see below)

Comprehensive Items:

  • Lip balm

  • Dental floss

  • Comb/hairbrush

  • Alcohol prep pads

  • Lancets

  • Masks

  • Rain ponchos

  • Shaving cream

  • Razors

  • Booty wipes

  • Tissues

  • Vaseline

  • Hand sanitizer (bottles)

  • Hand wipe packets, mini or large

  • Nail clippers

  • Band-aids

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • Socks, regular or compression

  • Mouthwash

  • Gold Bond foot powder

Essential Items:

  • Bar soap/body wash

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Shampoo + Conditioner (combo)

  • Deodorant

  • Toothbrush

  • Toothpaste

  • Lotion

  • Snacks/non-perishable food

  • Water bottle

Seasonal Items:

  • Sunscreen

  • Toe warmers

  • Hand warmers

  • Extra need for lotion in winter

  • Mini fan

Assembly Instructions:

  • Try to have essential items in every kit. This is the bare minimum list of items that should be included in every hygiene kit.

  • If you have the budget to include items from the comprehensive list, try and spread them between the kits with essential items.

  • Include seasonal items as appropriate.

 

Personalized Touch:

You may add a personal note, like a handwritten card or affirmation card, in the kits. However, please be mindful to avoid any religious messages which may potentially be triggering for some individuals.

 

Sample Budget Calculator:

We have created a sample budget calculator where you can input the number of kits you are planning to assemble and estimate the cost of putting your hygiene kits together! The budget calculator only includes the essential items, and item costs may vary depending on where you purchase them.

Click here to download the Excel sheet.

Thank you so much for helping with this assembly! If you are interested in assembling hygiene kits and donating them to Loyola Street Medicine, please reach out to loyolastreetmedicine@gmail.com to arrange drop-off.