Essentials First

Essentials First empowers dignity daily and strengthens community-wide wellness by providing equitable access to vital personal and household hygiene products as well as food assistance.

At Essentials First, our vision is to create a community where

• Everyone has access to life-giving hygiene products that will protect against serious illness

• Anyone who steps into their shower will find soap and shampoo

• Moms, dads and caregivers always have adequate laundry and dish soap

• All people can experience the benefits of a clean kitchen, clean body and clean clothes

• Dignity and respect are afforded to all

We work to prevent illness and improve mental health, increase workforce and educational productivity, and strengthen community well-being by providing affordable access to basic hygiene products not currently available to millions of American families.

Essential First empowers dignity daily through our procurement and distribution network. We strengthen community-wide wellness by providing equitable access to vital personal, hygiene, and household products