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Who We Are

At The Hygiene Bank Ireland, we believe it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege, yet many are living in poverty and cannot afford to stay clean. That is why our network of projects exists – to give people access to the basics they need.

We are a grass roots, people-powered organisation and social movement, grounded in community. Our passion stems from the injustice that people may be unable to fully participate in society due to hygiene poverty. This is why we work to inspire social change.

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Who We Are

At The Hygiene Bank Ireland, we believe it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege, yet many are living in poverty and cannot afford to stay clean. That is why our network of projects exists – to give people access to the basics they need.

We are a grass roots, people-powered organisation and social movement, grounded in community. Our passion stems from the injustice that people may be unable to fully participate in society due to hygiene poverty. This is why we work to inspire social change.

More About the hygiene bank
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What is Hygiene Poverty?

Many people locked in poverty or those who find themselves in times of crisis often have their choices restricted. This leaves them caught between being able to heat their home, pay their rent, buy food or keep clean. Hygiene poverty can be excluding, and can result in social isolation.

It can lead to a lack of confidence and can negatively affect good health and mental well-being which can impact early childhood development, learning, employability and social interaction.

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What is Hygiene Poverty?

Many people locked in poverty or those who find themselves in times of crisis often have their choices restricted. This leaves them caught between being able to heat their home, pay their rent, buy food or keep clean. Hygiene poverty can be excluding, and can result in social isolation.

It can lead to a lack of confidence and can negatively affect good health and mental well-being which can impact early childhood development, learning, employability and social interaction.

Read more on Hygiene poverty
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How we work

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Donate

Hygiene products are donated through one of our many drop-off points by the public or collected when our supporters host hygiene drives

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Collect

These products are then collected and sorted by our wonderful volunteers across Ireland, ready to go to those in need

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Distribute

Finally we distribute hygiene products to our community partner - a mix of organisations, charities and schools - who support those of us pulled into poverty

Products we Collect

We collect new, unused, in-date personal care and household cleaning essentials - including deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, make-up, nappies, toilet roll, laundry detergent and surface cleaner. If you use a particular item, chances are someone else needs it too.

Learn more about how to donate using your nearest drop off point or through our fundraising page.

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