Aerial view of campus with Williamsport, the Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Mountain as a backdrop

Care Corner

What is the Care Corner? 

The Care Corner is an initiative that aims to provide Lycoming College’s student body with basic hygiene necessities that are not readily available through other resources (i.e., Health Services, Residential Life) on campus.

A sign for the Care Corner with the words "Take what you need. Leave some for others."

Located inside Snowden Library on the first floor, the Care Corner offers small sizes of basic hygiene products, including: 

  • Shampoo 
  • Toothbrushes 
  • Toothpaste 
  • Body Lotion 
  • Bar Soap 
  • Menstrual products 
  • Deodorant 
  • Lip Balm 

All items are free to students and will be stocked as needed. There is no limit on what students can take. However, we ask that students only take what they need for their immediate needs and leave items for others as the items we can provide are limited. This is a shared resource and we hope students will respect the needs of others when utilizing it.  

At this time, the library is not accepting donations of items. Please check back periodically for information on how to support the Care Corner. 

Background on the Care Corner 

Snowden Library is an active advocate for students' educational needs, as students from all backgrounds have the right to an education without restrictions or barriers. In an effort to meet the needs of our students, we are committed to providing educational resources as well as supplies required for proper hygiene and wellness. The lack of these critical resources and the shame associated with asking for help can prevent students from wanting to go to class or participate in programming geared toward building community. By keeping an inventory of basic hygiene supplies, we hope to support our student body by helping to eliminate a potential obstacle for anyone struggling with their basic needs. 

Part of Snowden Library's mission is to contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the student body as well as collaborate with faculty to provide instruction and support to students. Through our services in the classroom and this program, we hope to continue to provide a solid foundation for all students. 

The implementation of the Care Corner was made possible through a generous donation from the Associated College Libraries of Central Pennsylvania Research and Publication Grant.

Online Care Resources

Physical Health and Wellness 

Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania (FHCCP)   

  • Family Health is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health, preventing disease, and promoting wellness. 
  • Family Health has dozens of offices in the state, including two within walking distance of campus. 

Aids Resource 

  • Listed at the bottom of the page are Useful Links for health services and the option to make an appointment with the Williamsport office. 
  • Periodically, Aids Resource will partner with Lycoming College to give away free period products. Check the college's social media pages and Weekly Happenings email for announcements. 

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) 

  • Links to free content and webinars about anxiety, depression, and other issues millions of people face every day.  

Mindfulness 

Snowden Library's YouTube playlists 

  • We created a list of videos for your enjoyment, from ASMR to candy making, painting, and more.