What are the "bare necessities?"
Hygiene Poverty
According to provisonpromise.org 74% of low-income families who can't afford household necessities will skip laundry and dishes.
73% of low-income households will cut back on food expenses to afford hygiene products.
Menstrual Equity
According to World Bank, 1 in 4 teens and 1 in 3 adults struggle to afford feminine hygiene products.
This directly affects the increase in female drop out rates, the decrease of women in the workforce, and an increase in female depression rates.
Diaper Insecurity
According to Brightpoint.org, approximately 1 in 2 caregivers experience diaper insecurity.
1 in 3 caregivers skip a bill in order to afford diapers.
28% of adults experiencing diaper insecurity will skip meals to conserve money.
Mothers who experience diaper insecurity are more likely to report depression and anxiety.
Adult Incontinence Product Access
According to The National Diaper Bank Network, over 25 million adult Americans experience temporary or chronic urinary incontinence.
This includes but is not limited to individuals with disabilities, post childbirth or surgery, and the elderly community.
This is a costly purchase that most on fixed incomes have to prioritize over food, gas, and additional expenses.