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OUR MISSION

Providing access to basic hygiene products one care package at a time! Serving Wake, Durham, & Johnston Counties

SOYMILK & HOPE is committed to addressing hygiene insecurity among students and their families within our service area by providing personalized care packages. Our primary focus is student health and well-being, self-esteem, and confidence to succeed. We support our local community by providing hygiene kits during community events and serving college students on local campuses.

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BODY & HOME CARE ESSENTIALS

With our organization’s mission in mind, we strive to address the needs of young mothers and their families by providing hygiene essentials such as clothing, laundry & cleaning products, toiletries, and pampers and wipes. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.

For families residing in Wake, Durham, and Johnston Counties with children under the age of 18 years old.

CAMPUS CARE ESSENTIALS

With this initiative, our organization visits campuses throughout Eastern NC to distribute hygiene care packages. Items included vary and may include deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, lotion, dental floss, sanitizer, lip balm, and laundry detergent. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.

Local College Students

COMMUNITY CARE ESSENTIALS

Our organization provides hygiene resources during local community events, as well as to classrooms to ensure student success both in school and at home.

For Wake, Durham, and Johnson County teachers

Your 2024 IMPACT

Our Body & Home Care Program served 2,313 hygiene items to 42 Families, with households from 2 to 8 members. We also provided 1,174 hygiene items to 152 college students through our Campus Care Program and 781 hygiene items to 185 individuals through our Community Care Program. Your contributions allowed us to procure and distribute hygiene essentials to students & their families throughout Wake, Durham, and Johnston Counties.  

Your selfless act of kindness has not gone unnoticed. We truly appreciate your support in our efforts to focus on student health & well-being by providing one care package at a time. We look forward to working together in 2025! 

Volunteer, Board of Director, and Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Please contact us if interested in joining our organization or hosting a donation drive. 

488

Individuals Served

4268

Hygiene Items Distributed

4

Campus/Community Events

10

Cities Served: Raleigh, Durham. Cary, Garner, Knightdale, Zebulon, Selma, Apex, Wake Forest, & Fayetteville

% by Race

Black            49%

Hispanic      23%

White            9%

Biracial         7%

Asian             5%

Not Disclosed 7%

We'd love to hear from you!

SOYMILK & HOPE has served the community since 2017, providing hygiene essentials to students and their families. If you've interacted with our organization, please take a moment to send us feedback. There's always room for improvement as we continue to make an impact.

Portia Hargrove, Founder

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Village!

We are a team of individual and community leaders driven by our goals; to nurture, encourage, support, and inspire by offering essential items to those in need.
We are a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Raleigh, NC.

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CONTACT US

Get in touch with SOYMILK & HOPE to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.

PO Box 14996 Raleigh, NC 27620

919-523-3885

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PO BOX 14996, Raleigh, NC 27620
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