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Tennessee school gets hygiene vending machine

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May 5, 2026

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Regional health plan brand Wellpoint Tennessee, in partnership with Archie's Promise, has installed a hygiene vending machine at East Ridge Middle School in East Ridge, southeast of Chattanooga, according to a Chattanoogan report. The machine will provide free personal care items including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes and feminine hygiene products, to students in underserved communities, aiming to remove barriers that can affect daily well-being and school engagement.

Officials said the initiative is designed to support student health and confidence, helping them focus on academics and personal development. The project reflects a broader effort by Wellpoint Tennessee to address social drivers of health, while Archie's Promise continues its mission of supplying essential resources to individuals and families in need.