A local nonprofit is collecting items to help low-income seniors who are living on a fixed income and cannot afford basic necessities such as toilet paper, shampoo, or body wash.

Heart of Ida will be collecting and distributing the following “wish list” items from now through March 21:

shampoo, soap, body wash, lotion;

toothpaste, toothbrush, floss;

disposable razors, shaving cream;

brushes, combs, washcloths;

urinary pads, toilet paper, tampons, wipes;

laundry detergent, dish soap, sponges, cleaning supplies;

foil, light bulbs, band-aids;

socks and blankets.

Community members who wish to donate can drop off dry goods at the front desk of the Long Beach Senior Center, at 1150 E. Fourth St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, through March 21. The center will not accept donations on weekends.

On Saturday, March 3, Heart of Ida will also offer of “curbside” service, where people can drive up and drop off items from 9 a.m. to noon.

All items will be distributed to seniors in need on Thursday, March 22, at the Long Beach Senior Center, from 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information, call 562-570-3548 or email heartofida@gmail.com.