The Hygiene Bank Medway are a voluntary led, vital local charity dedicated to fighting hygiene poverty and ensuring access to essential hygiene products in the Medway area. Sadly, we are facing an unprecedented crisis that threatens our ability to continue our mission. Established in 2019, we have been a lifeline for over 1,700 individuals & 560+ housseholds every month, working with more than 45 community partners, including schools, food banks, and shelters.

Hygiene poverty, the lack of access to basic hygiene and cleaning products like shampoo, toothpaste or laundry detergent, remains a persistent and overlooked issue in our society. The Hygiene Bank Medway have been at the forefront of addressing this crisis in the area, providing not only essential products but also advocating for long-term solutions and raising awareness about the challenges faced by those in need in Medway.

Despite our best efforts, we are now at a critical juncture. Due to an unexpected reduction in funding sources, we are faced with the heartbreaking reality that we may have to close our doors if immediate financial support is not secured. This would mean those we support would not be able to access hygiene basics, pushing them further into poverty.

As a self-funded organisation, The Hygiene Bank Medway has relied heavily on the generosity of the local community to continue its mission. Our 27 collection points have been crucial in supporting over 800 households every month, distributing over 11,000 kg of hygiene products in 2023 alone.

But we are now forced to make an urgent appeal to the local community, businesses, and philanthropic individuals to come forward and make a difference to thousands of people who can’t afford the basics they need.

Your support will not only ensure the continued operation of our essential services in Medway but will also contribute to the creation of a more equal and just society where everyone has access to basic hygiene products for a healthy life.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a HUGE difference.

Thank you!