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Hygiene Program

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Free Hygiene for All Columbus Households

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We believe every family deserves access to hygiene essentials. Stop by once a month to pick up five FREE hygiene or cleaning items of your choice. No registration required, just show up! There are two pick-up options each month, limited to 75 households per event, and open to Columbus residents only. Check below for dates, times, and locations.

Upcoming Events

  • SRD's Hygiene Free Store
    SRD's Hygiene Free Store
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 18
    Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop
    Apr 18, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop , 511 S Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204, USA
    Join A Step in the Right Direction at our Hygiene Free Store, open twice a month to make everyday essentials easier to access for our neighbors.
  • SRD's Hygiene Free Store
    SRD's Hygiene Free Store
    Sun, May 03
    Glenwood United Methodist Church
    May 03, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2833 Valleyview Dr, Columbus, OH 43204, USA
    Join A Step in the Right Direction at our Hygiene Free Store, open twice a month to make everyday essentials easier to access for our neighbors.
  • SRD's Hygiene Free Store
    SRD's Hygiene Free Store
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 16
    Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop
    May 16, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop , 511 S Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204, USA
    Join A Step in the Right Direction at our Hygiene Free Store, open twice a month to make everyday essentials easier to access for our neighbors.
  • SRD's Hygiene Free Store
    SRD's Hygiene Free Store
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 20
    Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop
    Jun 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop , 511 S Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204, USA
    Join A Step in the Right Direction at our Hygiene Free Store, open twice a month to make everyday essentials easier to access for our neighbors.
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Beyond hosting our own hygiene free store, we partner with local organizations to distribute essentials throughout Columbus, expanding our reach to ensure transportation is never a barrier to dignity.

Community Partners

Our Hygiene Partners:

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partnerships and counting

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“It provided me with needed items and resources, and put me back in a position to take care of mine and my son's personal hygiene needs, and also to clean our home and clothes.”

-One of our many Hygiene Free Store attendees

Change starts with one small step. Together, we can build a community where every family has the tools, confidence, and care they need to thrive.

Every Step Counts

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