There are families in our communities facing impossible choices every single day, paying rent or buying shampoo, choosing groceries over laundry soap, deciding which basic need will have to wait. These are not rare situations. And these are not luxuries.

That’s why we’re grateful to partner with Life 88.5 this spring for a Dignity Drive focused on providing the everyday hygiene essentials most of us don’t think twice about—deodorant, toilet paper, shampoo, laundry detergent, and more. Because everyone deserves access to the basics.

Why Hygiene Matters

At Giving the Basics, we see firsthand how something as simple as a bottle of shampoo can change a day, or even a future. To someone struggling, access to hygiene can mean confidence walking into a job interview, a fresh start at school, the ability to show up without fear or embarrassment, and the simple but powerful feeling of being cared for. Hygiene isn’t about comfort. It’s about dignity. And dignity should never be out of reach.

A Community Coming Together

Through this partnership, Life 88.5 is inviting the community to show up in a tangible way—by donating new, unused hygiene products at six drop-off events across the Kansas City metro during March and April. When we come together to meet practical needs, the impact lasts far beyond the moment of donation. Every product collected helps ensure someone doesn’t have to go without the basics, and reminds them they are seen, valued, and not alone.

Dignity Drive Drop-Off Locations

You can participate in the Life 88.5 Dignity Drive at any of the following locations and times:

Wednesday, March 11 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Con Carpet Tile & Design
700 Northwest 7 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Wednesday, March 18 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Culver’s
1925 Prairie Crossing
Kansas City, KS

Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–9:00 am
Gusto Coffee
3390 SW Fascination Dr.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

Tuesday, April 7 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Chick-fil-A
9591 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66212

Thursday, April 16 | 7:00–9:00 am
Sonic Drive-In
510 S. Platte Clay Way
Kearney, MO 64060

Tuesday, April 21 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Culver’s
18686 W. 151st St.
Olathe, KS

Join Us in Making an Impact

A single donation may feel small, but when combined with others, it becomes something powerful. By partnering with Life 88.5 for this Spring Dignity Drive, we’re meeting people where they are and restoring dignity in the most practical way possible: ensuring access to the basics.

Thank you to Life 88.5 for using their platform to shine a light on this need, and to everyone who will show up, donate, and help make a lasting impact this spring. Together, we can make sure no one has to choose between dignity and survival.