Many families living in poverty lack access to basic hygiene supplies—such as soap, toothpaste, or feminine hygiene products—because these items aren’t covered by government assistance programs like SNAP or WIC. This disparity is a hidden crisis that leads to health problems and social stigma.

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.