I agree. Getting some of the box stores to donate washers and dryers that could be set up in the basement of a church or homeless shelter would be a great solution. If the box stores can’t (or won’t) donate take up collections. Another solution would be asking people to donate their old machines when they get new ones. I have a friend who treats her washer/dryers like a car, she gets new ones every two years.
After Katrina, someone brought in a huge decked-out trailer with washers and dryers on it. I believe it may have been connected to Tide detergent’s advertising. The victims of Katrina, many who lost their homes, were grateful.