Menstruation products are a basic necessity. But if you’re living in poverty – or vulnerable in other ways – access to tampons, pads, cups or menstrual underwear, can be challenging. Period Promise is a program about dignity.
With the cost of living on the rise the priority of food, housing or bills overtakes that of menstrual products. 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.
The tenth annual Period Promise (formerly Tampon Tuesday) will take place in March 2026. More details to be announced soon.
About Period Promise
Inaccessible menstrual products translate to isolation, mental stress, sick days and missed opportunities.
United Way makes period products accessible so community members don’t have to face the pressures that come with the lack of safe products. Physical and financial donations are collected and provided to community partners, foodbanks and local agencies across Peterborough City and County.
Join us and tell every person their basic needs matter, PERIOD.
For more information, please contact:
Elisha Rubacha – Community Impact Officer
Desk: 705-742-8839 x 33
Email: erubacha@uwpeterborough.ca
