Back to School, Back to Dignity: Why Clean Clothes Matter for Kids

As August arrives, families across Brunswick County and southeastern North Carolina are preparing for a new school year. Fresh supplies, sharpened pencils, and new shoes are part of the excitement. But for too many students, one basic need is missing: clean clothes.

At Suds of Love, Inc., we believe that dignity belongs in every classroom. That’s why our nonprofit has made it a mission to donate washer and dryer sets to schools in North Carolina, ensuring that students never have to miss class — or their confidence — because of something as simple as laundry.

The Hidden Struggle Students Face

Not having access to clean clothes is more than an inconvenience; it’s a barrier to education. Students without clean clothes often experience:

• Embarrassment and bullying from peers

• Avoiding school to hide their situation

• Difficulty focusing in class due to stress

• Lower self-esteem and participation

In fact, educators across southeastern NC share how students facing hygiene challenges are more likely to miss school days, fall behind academically, and withdraw socially.

This is why our washer/dryer donations to schools in Brunswick County and beyond are making such a critical difference.

How Suds of Love Makes a Difference

Through the love and generosity of donors and partners, Suds of Love Truck has already donated 37+ washer and dryer sets to schools across southeastern North Carolina.

Inside these schools, staff members discreetly help students wash their clothes so they can return to class with dignity and confidence. For some kids, it’s the first time they’ve been able to walk into school without fear of being singled out for their appearance.

As one school counselor shared: 💬 “When our students walk in with clean clothes, they hold their heads higher. It’s not just about laundry — it’s about confidence and belonging.”

Why Back to School Is the Perfect Time to Help

The start of the school year is a chance for fresh beginnings. With your help, we can ensure every student heads back with not only notebooks and backpacks — but also the dignity of clean clothes.

You can support this mission in a few simple ways:

1. Sponsor a Washer/Dryer Set Help us place new units in schools where the need is urgent.

2. Donate Hygiene Supplies From detergent pods to deodorant, every item helps fill a gap.

3. Give Monthly Support Even $10 a month provides consistent help for kids and families in crisis.

4. Pray for Our Students Cover our young people and school partners in prayer as they begin a new year.

   
   

Join Us in Restoring Dignity

Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive — free from the weight of shame or isolation. At Suds of Love, Inc., we’re committed to providing back to school support in Brunswick County and southeastern NC through washer/dryer donations and hygiene outreach.

This August, let’s give kids more than school supplies. Let’s give them confidence, dignity, and a fresh start.

Want to help sponsor a school washer/dryer? Visit: www.sudsoflovetruck.org Email: admin@sudsoflovetruck.org Phone: (910) 280-6760

Together, we can make sure that clean clothes and dignity are part of every child’s back to school story.