Hygiene is a basic human need, yet millions of families in the U.S. struggle to afford essential hygiene products like diapers, wipes, soap, and menstrual supplies. Hygiene equity ensures that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has access to the basic items necessary for health, dignity, and well-being.

Diaper need—the lack of sufficient diapers to keep an infant or child clean, dry, and healthy—is a significant yet often overlooked issue affecting families across the United States. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families struggle to afford enough diapers for their children (https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/the-need/). This pervasive problem not only impacts the health and well-being of infants but also places substantial stress on par

Millions of families struggle to afford diapers, leading to health risks, stress, and barriers to childcare.