WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE GAP
Research shows that on average, women use 12–16 personal hygiene, beauty, and care items every single day — shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, skincare, menstrual products, hair tools, and more. These needs are not “nice to have.” They are essential to a woman’s dignity, health, and confidence.
But for many women and girls in Omaha, the cost of these items is out of reach.
THE NEED
In Nebraska, around 11% of women live below the poverty line, and single mothers face poverty rates of 27–32%.
Nationally, 1 in 4 students struggles to afford menstrual products, leading to missed school, embarrassment, and stress.
Local organizations consistently list tampons, pads, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, hair-care tools, ethnic hair products, brushes, lotion, nail polish, and beauty items among their highest needs.
Unlike food, hygiene products cannot be purchased with SNAP or WIC benefits — creating a huge unmet need.
WHY IT MATTERS
A girl who can’t afford deodorant is less likely to attend school confidently.
A woman who can’t afford pads might have to miss work.
A teen without hair-care items might withdraw socially.
A mother without hygiene essentials might feel shame trying to access resources.
When girls and women don’t have what they need, their opportunities shrink.
When they do have what they need, their confidence grows, their participation increases, and their sense of dignity is restored.
“These kind of shows of support in the form of personal care items and period products mean you are seen, you are valued, you are important.”
Katie Welsh, Women's Center for Advancement
WHAT WE'RE DOING ABOUT IT
The Beauty Box Project exists to see and serve girls and women in Omaha and surrounding communities through beautifully curated boxes filled with:
LITTLE LUXURIES
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Nail polish
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Lip balm or lip gloss
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Makeup basics
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Fragrance mists
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Face masks
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Beauty tools
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Journals or devotionals
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Encouragement cards
ESSENTIALS
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Deodorant
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Shampoo + conditioner
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Hair ties, brushes, combs
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Tampons + pads
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Body wash
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Lotion
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Skincare basics
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Hair-care products (hairspray, dry shampoo, mousse, etc.)
Ways to Get Involved
Shop the Amazon Wishlist
Purchase high-need beauty and hygiene essentials that ship directly to us for immediate distribution.
Donate Your Products
Give new or unused beauty, skincare, and hygiene products that you have at home.
Partnerships
Partner with us to donate products, host a fundraiser, sponsor a collection drive, or gather your team to pack Beauty Boxes together.
Give Monetarily
Your financial gift helps us purchase high-demand items, cover distribution costs, and grow our impact sustainably.
Get in Touch
Reach out if you are interested in donating, volunteering, or partnering with The Beauty Box Project!