Student C.A.R.E. Center Collection Campaign

Help Students Thrive—One Essential at a Time 

Most students at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) are low-income, working adults. Over half are also parents or caregivers focused on building a brighter future for their families. For these students, access to essentials like diapers, baby formula, shampoo, soap and feminine care products can make the difference between staying in school or falling behind. 

The Student C.A.R.E. Center provides free personal care and baby care items to students in need, ensuring no one has to choose between their education and their dignity. C.A.R.E. stands for Community Access to Resources and Essentials.

We invite businesses, individuals, and places of worship to join our efforts.  Donate dollars or products—either way — you’re helping students thrive.   

Adopt a Need: Fund the restocking of key items in the C.A.R.E. Center, or cover the cost of one high-need item (e.g., monthly supply of diapers). 

DONATE NOW

Most-Needed Items for P.I.T. Students: 

We kindly request only new, unopened items.   

Please note:  No food donations

  • Diapers size 2-6 
  • Baby Wipes 
  • Body Wash 
  • Deodorant 
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Lotion
  • Hand Sanitizer  
  • Laundry Detergent 
  • Tissues

Host a Collection Drive: Collection box will be provided.

HOST A COLLECTION DRIVE

Shop With Purpose: Purchase items from our Wish List and have them shipped directly to P.I.T.  

VIEW WISH LIST

For questions, please contact development@pit.edu or call 610-892-1506. 

Drop off Address:

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology / Attn: Jeannette Barr
800 Manchester Ave.
Media, PA 19063

Thank you to these local businesses and organizations that hosted collection bins during the September drive:

Deals Variety Store

Earth & State

Magic Threads Consignment

Media Fellowship House

Residents of West End Flats

Rocky Run YMCA

Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County

Thank You to Our Donors:

Anonymous Donor

Gary & Pat Zebrowski

Janice Miller-Lion

Mary Fediw

Rotary Club of Media, PA

Rotary Foundation of Media

Rotary District 7450 Gundaker Foundation