Life Care Unites Foundation

04/12/2026

Here's something that doesn't get talked about enough...

✨ You cannot show up to school, to work, to life if your most basic needs aren't met. ✨

1 in 5 girls misses school during their period. Not because they don't want to be there. Because they don't have what they need to go.

That's not a small statistic. That's her confidence, her education, her future.

For women and girls navigating poverty, homelessness, or financial insecurity, access to hygiene essentials is an everyday challenge. It's the difference between being able to participate in life and being left behind.

And hygiene access isn't separate from women's equity... it is a part of women's equity. And it starts long before the workplace. It starts in the classroom. 📚

This is the work we show up for year round at Simply the Basics and we're thrilled to be growing it. Our School Hygiene program is expanding, bringing everyday essentials including menstrual care products directly into school communities, so student aren't forced to choose between their hygiene and their education.

Because you can't reach your potential if you can't meet your basic needs.

Yesterday was International Women's Day but the conversation doesn't stop here...

➡️ Follow along as we grow this program and get essentials into the hands of students who need them most. 👏👏

04/12/2026

04/12/2026

You can find our organization on the Hygiene Locator 👍

If you're decluttering and ready to donate hygiene supplies (unused, unexpired) ➡️ we got you on the drop off!

Simply the Basics Hygiene Locator™ is a free tool that helps you find hygiene banks and organizations accepting hygiene donations near you, across the country.

Whether you're in San Francisco or Chicago, there is likely someone in your community who can truly use your support.

🔍 Search the Hygiene Locator at the link in our bio.

And if you're in SF, we are happy to schedule your drop off with you directly!

04/12/2026

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. 👏👏👏

04/03/2026