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Hygiene insecurity is a hidden crisis.

Everyone should have access to soap, toothpaste, and deodorant – every single day.

As the only nonprofit in MA exclusively focused on the distribution of hygiene essentials, Hope & Comfort Hygiene Hub supports health, dignity, and confidence which leads to increased school attendance and employment. This year, we will distribute 5 million products to people across the state.

Your impact, their stories

Hear directly from our community partners and recipients about how hygiene essentials are creating brighter futures for students.

Our Impact

Since 2011, H&C Hygiene Hub is the only Massachusetts-based nonprofit exclusively focused on ending hygiene insecurity. The need continues to grow, but so does our impact.

2 million

essential hygiene product distributed in 2022

3 million

distributed in 2023

5 million

distributed in 2024

Total number of essential hygiene products distributed since inception:

13.5 Million

Alex Train Testimonial Photo

"In an era of rapid inflation and rising housing insecurity, over half of residents in Chelsea are housing insecure … countless residents are making tough decisions: do they buy food, do they buy hygiene products, or do they save those scarce resources to pay rent? [Our partnership with Hope & Comfort Hygiene Hub] makes a real, tangible impact on families. They not only help us address hygiene insecurity but housing insecurity as well."

Alex Train

Chief Operating Office for La Colaborativa

Smiling Teacher and Student

"The items you all are donating has a direct impact for these families who aren't able to spend on these luxuries. Prior to this work, I didn't think of hand soap, deodorant, and laundry detergent as luxuries but they are for so many of our families. Hope & Comfort Hygiene Hub's donations are very much appreciated and are making a huge difference for our students."

Middle School Teacher

Holding Hands Up High

"I don’t have to put money aside or worry what if they [hygiene products] run out... I can count on Hope & Comfort Hygiene Hub donating. I feel valued. I feel like someone knows I’m worth it."

Beth

a food pantry shopper

Happy Family

"I just want to say again how much I appreciate this. These hygiene bags have brought me so much comfort and happiness. It has lessened the stress on me and my family about having to buy these products monthly. Thank you so much."

Avery

Boys & Girl's Club participant

Recipient Stories

Roll over each image to read how H&C Hygiene Hub has helped real people live healthier, brighter lives.

Tap each image to read how H&C Hygiene Hub has helped real people live healthier, brighter lives.

Happy Girl holding shampoo

Donate

Every donation provides essential personal care products and also lifts spirits and strengthens communities. Find out how far your gift can go.

Thank you to our 2024 Visionary Sponsors

Earth Breeze
Native
Good360
Fidelity
Liberty Mutual Foundation
TJX
Cummings Foundation

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School Kids

What Does Access to Hygiene Products Mean to You?

About the Need

Everyone should have access to essential hygiene products like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, menstrual products and laundry detergent – but the need is real and the numbers are staggering.

Nearly 1 in 3 adults

in Massachusetts are hygiene insecure (that’s more than 2.3 million adults and children)

SNAP and WIC do NOT cover

hygiene products (making procurement of essential items a huge challenge for adults and families)

Our Impact

Since 2011, H&C Hygiene Hub is the only Massachusetts-based nonprofit exclusively focused on ending hygiene insecurity. The need continues to grow, but so does our impact.

2 million

products distributed in 2022

2 million

products distributed in 2022

3 million

products distributed in 2023

3 million

products distributed in 2023

5 million

 products distributed in 2024

5 million

 products distributed in 2024

Total number of essential hygiene products distributed since inception in 2011:

14 Million

Total number of essential hygiene products distributed since inception in 2011:

14 Million

About the Need

The need for hygiene products like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, menstrual products and laundry detergent in Massachusetts is staggering.

SNAP

Hygiene items are NOT covered by government programs

like SNAP or WIC.

1 in 3 people in MA are hygiene insecure.

That’s over 2.3 million children & adults

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