AAA Washington Launches Annual Soap for Hope Toiletry Drive to Support Nonprofits Across Washington State

AAA Washington, the region’s trusted leader in travel, automotive, and insurance services, has kicked off its 17th annual Soap for Hope toiletry drive. From now through October 31st, members, customers, and employees are encouraged to donate unused hygiene products at any of AAA Washington’s 17 locations. These contributions will be distributed to a variety of nonprofits across Washington state to aid individuals and families in need. 

“The impact of a simple hygiene product can be profound, and we are incredibly proud of the over 100,000 items donated during last year’s campaign,” said Erin Rogers, Community Programs Manager at AAA Washington. “Since launching Soap for Hope, we’ve had the privilege of distributing more than 1.6 million essential items to those who need them most. Our mission to serve the community runs deep, and we’re honored to see our members and staff come together year after year to support this vital cause.” 

Established in 2008, AAA Washington’s Soap for Hope program originally aimed to encourage members to donate unused toiletries collected while traveling. Today, it has evolved to welcome donations of a wide range of hygiene products, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, dental care items, shaving supplies, hairbrushes and combs, menstrual products, deodorant, and sanitizing wipes. All items must be unopened, unused, and can be travel-sized or full-sized. 

Donations can be made at any AAA Washington store, including the following locations that partner with local nonprofits: 

• Alderwood AAA Cruise & Travel: Lynwood Food Bank 
• Bellevue AAA Cruise & Travel: Hopelink 
• Bellevue Corporate Office: Acres of Diamonds 
• AAA Bremerton: Kitsap Community Resources 
• AAA Coeur d’Alene: Ronald McDonald House of Northern Idaho 
• Issaquah AAA Cruise & Travel: The Sophia Way 
• Lewiston AAA Insurance: YWCA of Lewiston 
• Mount Vernon AAA Cruise & Travel: Stanwood Camano Food Bank 
• AAA Olympia: First Baptist Meal Ministry and Tumwater School District 
• Seattle AAA Cruise & Travel: Queen Anne Food Bank 
• North Seattle AAA Insurance: Queen Anne Food Bank 
• Southcenter AAA Cruise & Travel: Mary’s Place in Burien 
• Spokane AAA Cruise & Travel: Transitions 
• Tacoma AAA Cruise & Travel: The Salvation Army of Tacoma 
• Tri-Cities AAA Insurance: Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families 
• Vancouver AAA Cruise & Travel: Share of Vancouver 
• AAA Wenatchee: Share of Wenatchee Valley 
• AAA Yakima: Jesse's Place at Camp Hope 
• Yakima AAA Insurance: Jesse’s Place at Camp Hope 

Donations can also be made year-round at all AAA Washington locations. For more information, visit wa.aaa.com/impact/community/programs/soap-for-hope. 

About AAA Washington 

For 120 years, AAA Washington has championed safer mobility, preserving the area’s natural beauty and showcasing Washington as an unrivaled travel destination. It has long supported communities across the Pacific Northwest, including through its beloved School Safety Patrol program, Soap for Hope™ toiletry fundraiser and Batteries to Branches™ battery recycling campaign. More than 1.2 million members across Washington and Northern Idaho turn to AAA Washington for trusted services like automotive, travel, discounts and rewards. In addition to being the largest independent personal-lines insurance agency in Washington, it also offers the new Auto Club MAPFRE Insurance Company’s products under the AAA Insurance brand. 

Founded in 1904, AAA Washington is a not-for-profit based in Bellevue, Wash. with satellite offices in Vancouver, Wash. and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Fleet Centers across Washington in Seattle, Spokane and Vancouver. It remains one of the most trusted travel and automotive brands in the U.S. and was voted a Best Place to Work and the Best Travel/Tourism Company.