I know my son gets bullied because of his hygiene and if I could afford to buy all of these products on a weekly basis, or if there was someone that would help me with them, then I am sure he wouldn’t be bullied at all.”
– From a mother requesting products for her son.

It’s an awesome moment when a new client comes to Centre Street and finds the toiletry shelf fully stocked. They are getting more than food. Their eyes light up when they learn they can go home with shampoo and bar soap. It’s huge.”
– Christina, food pantry volunteer

The students we serve live in extreme poverty and often qualify as homeless. Often, students living in poverty do not have access to hygiene items and come to school unclean. Many students have to share items such as a toothbrush with their siblings because they cannot afford more than one.”
– Request from After School Outreach Program

“A very important part of the high school special education curriculum is “Transition Skills” – those skills which will prepare them for life beyond high school. Providing them with the knowledge and TOOLS for good personal hygiene is an essential part of their vocational training which will lead to post-secondary employment.”
– From an educator whose students received hygiene kits

Moving here from NYC, I’ve been unable to get a job. So I cannot afford toiletries. I want to make myself presentable for job interviews. So the razor blades, shampoos and soaps are extremely helpful to me.”
– John, food pantry shopper

Hope & Comfort has also been a great help financially. Our pantries are all funded by donations only and not having to buy the products Hope & Comfort provides to us allows us to spend more on other necessities.”
– From a partner food pantry