What does it mean to be a “Member” of the Hygiene Bank Association™?

When your organization joins the Hygiene Bank Association, you are joining an alliance of Hygiene Programs across the globe - all with the shared goal of making hygiene more equitable and accessible!

In addition to joining this alliance, members can access exclusive grant opportunities and discounts to help source the products they need as well as acquire training, member-only events, networking opportunities and other helpful resources to be successful in your work while making a difference!

Benefits for Members:

  • Hygiene Grant Opportunities: – Boost your program with exclusive product grant opportunities, helping more hygiene essentials get to those in need. New grants posted every quarter.*

  • Discounts on Hygiene Products – Access discounted supplies from wholesalers and popular retailers exclusive to HBA members, allowing you to stretch your budget and serve more people.*

  • Library of Resources – Access valuable research and guides to enhance your services and strengthen the collective impact

  • Webinars/Trainings: – Gain knowledge to improve your hygiene programs while advancing the industry’s best practices.

  • Expert Speakers Events (live & recorded): – Learn actionable strategies and insights from industry leaders, helping you innovate and improve your programs for greater impact.*

  • Community – Connect with fellow members to share experiences, collaborate on initiatives, and strengthen your collective efforts to address hygiene insecurity.

  • Use of the Certified Member Badge – Display your membership to increase trust while showcasing a commitment to quality and collaboration.

  • Featured profile on Hygiene Locator – Enhance your visibility to those in need and to in-kind donors, while promoting access to services across the network.

  • Advocacy through Shared Data & Collaboration with other hygiene services – Strengthen collective efforts by contributing to and benefiting from insights that support more effective services.

    … and more! Visit our BLOG to learn more about the benefits of becoming of Member.

Benefits indicated with * are exclusively available with Full Access Membership

Member Qualifications:

All Members must meet Minimum Quality Standards for hygiene distribution. Organizations must also be 501c3 Nonprofit, school, or otherwise legally registered organization. A core component of the organization’s programming should have a focus on Hygiene/Basic Needs Collection and Distribution.

Annual Membership Dues:

Membership levels range from Free to $100/annually.

 

Ready to increase your impact and become a certified HBA Hygiene Program?

(*Please note that this is not an application to become a Receiving Site. To learn about eligibility for receiving supplies from our hygiene bank visit our Partnership Page)