Winter Personal Care Donation Checklist: What Items Are Most Needed Now

Winter is a season many look forward to – warm meals, cozy blankets, and time with loved ones. But for individuals experiencing homelessness or living in struggling communities, cold weather brings an entirely different reality. Staying warm, clean, and healthy becomes a daily challenge. Basic hygiene products, often taken for granted, turn into essential lifelines.

This is where generosity can change lives. By supporting Promise Hill Project’s Personal Care Program, you can help someone maintain dignity, comfort, and health during the harshest months of the year. Your donation, whether in products or financial support, helps distribute hygiene supplies to unhoused friends in the U.S., children’s homes abroad, and shelters where needs are growing every day.

Winter is the perfect time to step forward and make a compassionate impact. Below is your winter personal care donation checklist, highlighting the most-needed items right now.

Why Winter Personal Care Matters More Than Ever

Cold weather doesn’t just bring discomfort; it increases vulnerability. Harsh winds, low temperatures, and dry air can trigger skin issues, illness, and poor mental well-being. For those without permanent shelter or consistent resources, maintaining basic hygiene becomes nearly impossible.

Personal care items offer more than physical help; they restore dignity. Cleanliness boosts self-esteem, reduces stigma, and provides a sense of normalcy for someone battling extreme circumstances. A small item like lip balm or deodorant can make someone feel human again.

Winter Personal Care Donation Checklist

Here are the most urgently needed winter personal care items for individuals experiencing homelessness or living in underserved communities:

1. Deodorant

Deodorant remains one of the most expensive and most requested items, especially in communities where hygiene poverty is widespread. It helps individuals maintain confidence, reduces stigma, and promotes both physical and emotional well-being.

2. Lotion & Moisturizers

Winter dryness leads to cracked skin, eczema flare-ups, and painful irritation. Lotion is essential for comfort, especially for people who spend long hours outdoors.

3. Thick Winter Socks

Socks are one of the most valuable winter essentials. They reduce the risk of frostbite, infection, and foot injuries. Through Promise Hill Project’s Personal Care Project, a $20 donation provides 10 pairs of thick socks for those in need.

4. Lip Balm

Cold weather quickly dries the lips, leading to painful cracks that can become infected. Lip balm is small but life-changing for someone without shelter.

5. Body Wipes

Access to showers is extremely limited during winter. Body wipes help individuals maintain basic hygiene, reduce bacteria buildup, and feel refreshed.

6. Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Soap

These essentials are part of Promise Hill Project’s $25 Personal Care Kit, which also includes deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, comb, and washcloth, all in a Promise Hill Project bag.

7. Feminine Hygiene Products

Period poverty increases during winter as costs rise and access declines. Pads and tampons are essential, especially for young girls, mothers, and women experiencing homelessness.

8. Toothbrushes & Toothpaste

Dental care greatly impacts overall health. Basic oral hygiene supplies can prevent painful infections and boost self-esteem.

How Promise Hill Project Uses Your Donation

Promise Hill Project ensures every contribution goes exactly where it’s needed most. Here’s how your winter donation makes a measurable impact:

$20 – Thick Socks (U.S.)

Provides a bundle of 10 pairs of warm socks for unhoused individuals, helping prevent frostbite and keeping feet dry.

$25 – Personal Care Kit (U.S.)

Includes:

• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Body Soap
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste & Toothbrush
• Mouthwash
• Comb
• Body Wipes
• Lotion
• Washcloth
• Promise Hill Project Bag

How You Can Help This Winter

Winter is the season of giving, and your support brings warmth in ways that go far beyond temperature.

You can help in three meaningful ways:

1. Donate Personal Care Items

Every item protects a person’s health and restores dignity.

2. Give Financial Support

Your donation allows Promise Hill Project to purchase supplies in bulk and distribute them where they’re needed most.

3. Share the Mission

Raising awareness is just as powerful as giving. Share our work with your friends, family, or workplace community.

Help Restore Dignity This Winter

When you donate personal care items, you’re not just giving products; you’re giving hope, strength, and confidence. You’re reminding someone that they matter.

This winter, stand with Promise Hill Project. Support the Personal Care Program and help bring comfort and dignity to those who need it most.

Donate now and make a meaningful difference. Help us break the cycle of poverty.