August 2026 Newsletter

July was another month of incredible momentum at Giving the Basics—and that impact happened because of people like you.

Every product packed, every volunteer hour given, and every partnership built helps make basic hygiene essentials more accessible to children, families, and individuals in our community.

Here’s a look at what happened in July.

Our team has been sharing more about the work happening behind the scenes—and why hygiene access matters to the communities we serve.

America’s Hygiene Hub

In Teresa Hamilton’s article, she explores Giving the Basics’ role in building a system that gets hygiene products where they’re needed most.

From product donations to distribution, our work is about creating a reliable pathway between excess hygiene products and communities experiencing need.

Why Bulk Product Donations Help More Than Product Drives

Joe Creedon takes a closer look at why bulk product donations can be such a powerful part of the hygiene supply chain.

Together, Teresa’s and Joe’s perspectives offer a look at both the system behind our work and the importance of the products that keep that system moving.

The numbers tell a story. But the people behind them make the story possible.

We’re excited to share our latest You Made a Difference Report, highlighting the impact made possible by our community of donors, volunteers, and partners.

Our annual report shows just how far that collective effort reaches:

7.5+ million hygiene items distributed
3.6+ million people met with care
2,500+ communities equipped

And our volunteers contributed 7,682 hours of service, representing more than $230,000 in volunteer value.

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