I’ve become quite passionate about giving back to my community, especially to those in need. Since joining a new church this year, my husband and I have made it a goal to always try to give back in any way that we can, big or small. One small way that I like to contribute is by donating items to our church’s food pantry by bringing either canned goods or personal care items to church with us each Sunday.
During the entire month of March, the Champions for Kids SIMPLE Service Project is Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures.” I was eager to participate by providing children that are served through my church’s food pantry a happy, healthy smile with some fun Colgate products.
What kiddo doesn’t love Dora the Explorer or SpongeBob Square Pants?
So, I set out for a trip to my local WalMart and purchased Colgate toothbrushes and toothpaste with the beloved cartoon characters on them {after all, it’s so much more fun to brush your teeth when you have an exciting toothbrush to use, isn’t it?}. Maybe us adults should go back to fun cartoon character toothbrushes also…just a thought!
My little guy was eager to check out all the Colgate products we’d purchased that day. He loves to brush his teeth too!
Here’s the entire donation that I was able to purchase…
Once I got home, I assembled a gift basket to donate to the food pantry this past Sunday.
If you can, this month {or any month at that}, I urge you to find a charity in your area and participate in the Champions for Kids SIMPLE Service Project by donating some fabulous, and oftentimes much needed, Colgate dental hygiene products.
No donation is ever too small and is always appreciated!
You can find out more information about Champions for Kids by following them on Twitter and Facebook or Colgate on Twitter and Facebook.
#Colgate4Kids
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About Meredith Hazel
Meredith is a stay at home mom and has been blogging since 2012. She started Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home as a creative outlet in between nap times for her little one. Wait 'Til Your Father gets home is a combination of crafting tutorials, DIY projects, recipes and, sharing some of life's journey along the way.
Awesome. Thank you for this post. I will be contacting a charity this week so I can donate as well.
That is wonderful news! So glad you stopped by!!
Aww thats so thoughtful Mer! And you found a way to make it look pretty too! Love it
This is great! I love the basket you put it in.
Thanks Kadie!
Awesome Post!
Thanks for stopping by Marilyn!!
Great cause!! Thanks for sharing, Meredith!!
Such a great cause!
Such a cute basket! And what a wonderful way to serve the children in your community!
Thank you! It felt so good to bring those items to church this weekend!
Awesomeness, Meredith!! Fabulous cause.
Thanks so much Kristi!!
What a great cause! Thanks so much for sharing about it
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by too
What a fabulous way to give back to the community and to get your son involved too!
Thanks Amy! I hope to do it more often too
I love that you are donating these to your church. Your son will remember this experience for a long time.
Thanks Meegan!
I love this idea! Awesome job…and super sweet!
We donated to our church too. I bet they were very grateful!
How neat and what a great cause. My parents have been collecting new toothbrushes and such as well for mission boxes.
That is awesome! What a great idea! Your photos are amazing too, love it!
Thanks Chrissy
This is so great!