Life Care Unites Foundation

Word of the day! 📖 Most people have never heard the term hygiene insecurity. But for millions of Americans, it's a daily reality.

Hygiene insecurity means not having reliable access to the basics products needed to stay healthy. Essentials like soap, toothpaste, diapers, and menstrual care.

It impacts people experiencing homelessness, families who are housed living with limited income, students, seniors and so many others. Even those working full time will often share their burden of living with limited income and hygiene insecurity.

And it has real consequences...
💭 Students miss out on school and opportunities
💭 Adults feel unable to interview for a job
💭 People are unable to connect with themselves and others due to stigma

And a range of profound physical and mental health implications. It's a cycle that often keeps people in poverty.

At Simply the Basics, this is the work we show up for everyday.

And now that you know the term - you can help spread awareness which helps to increase research and advocacy. 👏👏👏