SUPPORT WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW IT IS NEEDED MOST
While shelter, food, and clean water are top-priority items at most humanitarian relief organizations, things like storage spaces, menstrual hygiene products, diapers and baby formula, clean undergarments, and general hygiene supplies can fall by the wayside. Basic hygiene is always important, but in the aftermath of natural disasters it can be crucial in supporting victims maintain health and hope when they need it most.
Simply the Basics always refers back to Maslow’ hierarchy of needs - greater goals cannot be reached unless basic needs are met first. Those affected by natural disaster cannot restore their lives if their attention and energy are being directed to securing things like soap, tampons, clean underwear and baby formula.
While in-kind donations are always incredibly appreciated in disaster zones and community organizations, finding the time and resources to effectively receive, store, and distribute products can be quite difficult - especially when space is limited and/or costly. This is often where Simply the Basics steps in! We partner directly with evacuation sites such as gymnasiums, libraries, and community groups to provide their greatest needs in addition to establishing storage units for the surplus of supplies they receive that they cannot distribute immediately.
We also provide necessary supplies for first responders, such as adult diapers, menstrual care, chapstick, and other high requested items so that they can focus on the safety of the community.
When the disaster has PASSED - What then?
Reconstructing homes and communities after a disaster is long, arduous work, that does not end after the media moves on to the next headline story. By providing basic needs, Simply the Basics helps affected communities focus on greater goals, like housing and education, self-care, debris removal, rebuilding entire cities, and policy and infrastructure improvements. Simply the Basics continues to send needed products and services to affected areas, as needed.
We offer care to impacted communities so they can focus on getting back on their feet.
You can support our Disaster Relief efforts by making a one time donation or joining our monthly giving opportunities to ensure we are ready when disaster strikes.