AAA Washington is teaming with local charities, including Tree House, New Horizons and Sojourner Place to provide an opportunity for those in need to have a fresh start to their day.

AAA Washington’s eighth annual Soap for Hope donation drive to collect unused travel- and full-size toiletry items for local shelters, food banks and other charitable organizations across Washington and northern Idaho began at the start of November and will continue for the next two weeks.

Locals can donate at AAA’s Redmond store at 7950 164th Ave. N.E. #102. They will be donating items to the YMCA Family Village Redmond.

So far, 96,771 unused toiletry items have been collected for the community. AAA’s goal is 110,000 toiletry items this year, 10,000 more than last year.

“Soap for Hope has given us the opportunity to make an impactful difference in our community,” said Jennifer Cook, AAA Washington spokesperson. “For families struggling to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table, our charity partners tell us these donations make a big difference.”