Mavericks Players Help Package Hygiene Products In Community Project

Hygiene products are an essential part of daily personal care, but not everyone has the financial means or equal access to those products.

The Kansas City Mavericks continued their commitment to making a difference in the community with a visit to Giving the Basics on Feb. 24. Three Mavericks players, including Victor Ostman, Daniel Amesbury, and David Cotton, toured the facility and helped package hygiene products for individuals in need.

During this month, fans were encouraged to donate essential hygiene items at Mavericks home games. Over the course of February, the club collected more than 500 physical items and raised over $700 in monetary donations.

Every dollar donated allows Giving the Basics to provide three times the amount in essential products, helping even more families in need.

Hygiene items such as laundry detergent, shampoo, and deodorant are not covered by government assistance programs, leaving many without access to everyday necessities. Since 2011, Giving the Basics has been working to fill that gap, providing personal care products to more than 300,000 adults, children, and families across the Kansas City community and beyond each month.

The Mavericks are proud to partner with Giving the Basics for the second straight season and remain dedicated to supporting those in need. With two home games remaining this month, there’s still time for fans to contribute by bringing in donations or making a monetary gift. To learn more about Giving the Basics and how you can help, visit the organization’s website.