Period Promise Northumberland is excited to announce the third annual Community-Wide Collection Campaign in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day.
The campaign will run until May 31st and residents are encouraged to donate hygiene products, make a financial contribution or organize their own Period Promise collection campaign to help those who stuggle to afford these products each month.
Since the programs launch in 2020, Period Promise Northumberland has distributed over 30,000 menstrual hygiene products to individuals, families, and non-profits locally.
Period Promise, a program of Northumberland United Way supported by Thrive Northumberland, aims to address the issue of period poverty in the community while advocating for social change.
Last year, Period Promise Northumberland asked members of the community to share how period poverty impacts their lives to get a better understanding of menstruation and equitable access to menstrual products in the County. Data collected formed a report on period poverty and equitable access. The survey results below are based on 79 Northumberland County residents aged 12-65+. Some of the key findings, include:
- 48% of participants said they have experienced an inability to access menstrual products
- 46.8% of participants said they have struggled to afford menstrual products
- 64% of participants said they have had to miss work, school, or other opportunities due to their period
Donations can be dropped off at partner locations across Northumberland County, including:
- Cobourg: Cobourg Public Library, The Squishy Goose, The Poplars Practitioners, David’s No Frills, Nourish Boutique Spa, Northumberland United Way
- Port Hope: Salvation Army, Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce
- Brighton: RE/MAX Quinte Ltd. Brighton Office
- Colborne: Lofty Butter Company
For more info on Period Promise visit: Period Promise Northumberland | Northumberland United Way (mynuw.org)
Written by Joseph Goden
