United Way to Increase Menstrual Product Accessibility With 'Tampon Tuesday' Throughout March
/As an essential call out to improve accessibility for menstrual products United Way District & Peterborough and partners are holding the eight-annual Tampon Tuesday during March.
Photo courtesy of United Way.
“With the cost of living on the rise the priority of food, housing or bills overtakes that of menstrual products,” as stated in a United Way press release” In fact, menstrual hygiene products are one of the most requested, yet least donated items at food banks. Understandably, low-income individuals find it difficult to budget for this monthly expense. Many simply cannot afford them.”
Tampon Tuesday collects menstrual hygiene products. Everything collected will be distributed to local food banks in Peterborough County by Kawartha Food Share.
“Holding a collection at your business, social club or even among your groups of friends or neighbours is a fun and rewarding way to help those in need,” said Anne Ondercin, United Way director of philanthropy. “We are also excepting monetary donations to purchase additional menstrual products which will also be distributed through Kawartha Food Share to individuals who need them most.”
Last year, United Way’s Tampon Tuesday drive collected 20,030 pads, tampons, liners, cups and personal care items in just three hours, a more than 100 per cent increase from the previous year. The goal is to surpass that intake.
Several community drop-off locations will be accepting menstrual product donations in Peterborough during March including:
United Way Peterborough & District - 277 Stewart St.
Bell Media Office - 59 George St.
Alternatives Community Program Services - 270 Braidwood Ave.
Sullivan’s IDA - 71 Hunter St.
Westmount Pharmacy - 1293 Clonsilla Ave.
