Oshkosh Kids Foundation Launches Laundry Supply Drive to Support LocalStudents and Families

Oshkosh Kids Foundation (OKF) is launching its first annual Laundry Supply
Drive to support students and families in the Oshkosh Area School District. The drive will run
from July 1 through August 31 and aims to collect essential laundry supplies to help families
meet basic needs and ensure children return to school feeling confident and prepared.
Access to clean clothing is an important part of a child’s ability to participate fully in school and
community activities. Through this drive, OKF is collecting laundry-related items to help remove
barriers for local families experiencing financial hardship.
Community members are encouraged to donate new laundry supplies, including:
● Laundry detergent
● Laundry pods
● Dryer sheets
● Fabric softener
● Stain removers
● Laundry baskets and hampers
● Laundry bags
● Laundry gift cards for local laundromats
● Quarters for laundromat use
Laundry gift cards may be mailed directly to:
Oshkosh Kids Foundation
PO Box 1433
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Donations of quarters are also greatly appreciated, and OKF is available to coordinate pickup
for community members who are unable to drop off donations.
Community members can drop off donations at the following partner locations:
● Nicolet National Bank – 1041 N Westhaven Dr.
● The Taqueria – 1838 Oshkosh Ave.
● Evergreen Retirement Community – 1130 N Westfield St.
● Planet Purrk Cat Cafe – 100 City Center C.
● Red’s Piggly Wiggly – 525 E Murdock Ave.
● Rocky Rococo – 2295 Westowne Ave.
For those who would like to contribute but cannot make it to a drop-off location, OKF has also
created an Amazon Wishlist where items can be purchased and shipped directly to the
organization.
Every donation helps local children and families maintain access to clean clothing, build
confidence, and begin the school year ready to learn and succeed.
“Meeting basic needs is an essential part of helping children thrive,” said Amber Hammond,
Director of Oshkosh Kids Foundation. “Something as simple as having access to laundry
supplies can make a significant difference for families and help students show up to school
feeling prepared and confident.”
Oshkosh Kids Foundation invites individuals, businesses, and community organizations to join
this effort and help lighten the load for local families.
For more information about the Laundry Supply Drive or how to support Oshkosh Kids
Foundation, visit Oshkoshkids.org or go to their Facebook page- Oshkosh Kids Foundation.