Donations will be collected during the month of March in KFL&A
Kingston, ON (February 27, 2026) United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) is excited to announce the return of the Period Promise Donation Drive.
Starting March 1 and running until March 31, 2025, community members are encouraged to donate tampons, pads, and other menstrual hygiene products. The donation drive aims to fill a gap in the KFL&A area; menstrual hygiene products are among the most requested items at local food banks, shelters and agencies, but the least donated.
This initiative will once again work locally with organized Labour partners and various other partners to provide drop off locations throughout the region.
“These collection drives are extremely important for so many agencies and individuals in our community,” said John DiPaolo, President and CEO of United Way KFL&A. “Nobody should have to choose between feeding their family and being able to afford basic hygiene products. We are grateful for the wonderful response to this donation drive every year, and I’m sure the community will step up once again to show their support.”
One in five people who menstruate are likely to experience period poverty this year. Last year, the KFL&A community showed their support by donating over 131,000 products. After collection, these products are distributed to program users through local agencies.
“Having access to menstrual hygiene products makes such a meaningful difference for those staying with us at Lily’s Place Family Shelter”, says supervisor, Angela Watson. “These donations help to ease some of the financial pressures that families face while they’re here and allows the limited funds they have to go towards other essential needs, without worry. Thank you for organizing this important initiative. Being able to provide these basic items offers comfort, dignity, and support — and helps families focus on moving forward.”
This year’s drive will once again encourage workplaces and individual collection drives of products. There are drop off locations throughout the region and workplaces, neighbourhoods, families, and individuals are encouraged to start their own collections, and then drop off at the collection sites.
Donations will be collected at the following locations:
From March 1 through 31 individuals can drop off at:
- United Way KFL&A Office, 417 Bagot Street, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Cataraqui Centre, Guest Services, 925 Gardiners Road, Mon-Fri 10am to 8pm; Sat 10am to 6pm; Sun 11am to 5pm
- Loblaws, 1100 Princess Street, Mon-Sun 7am to 10pm
- Scotiabank locations, 101 Princess Street, 863 Princess Street, 660 Gardiners Road
- Napanee Branch Library, 25 River Road, Mon-Thu 10:00am to 8:00pm, Fri & Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Amherstview Branch Library, 322 Amherst Drive, Mon-Thu 10:00am to 8:00pm, Fri & Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm
Monetary donations can also be made online – and will be used to purchase items for distribution to community organizations
For information and resources visit https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/periodpromise/ or call the United Way KFL&A office at 613-542-2674 or email events@unitedwaykfla.ca
Note: United Way KFL&A encourages inclusiveness for Period Promise and using the term “menstrual hygiene products”
Only menstrual hygiene products are being collected; no adult incontinence or other products at this time.
About Period Promise
Period Promise was launched in 2020 by United Way British Columbia (UWBC) and in 2025 the initiative expanded nationally.
United Way Period Promise works to increase access to menstrual products in our community so that everyone who menstruates can go to work, get to school, access services, and stay connected to their community. United Way continues to work alongside local labour partners to lead the way in improving access to menstrual products.
Facts about menstrual hygiene products
- 83% of Canadians who menstruate believe period products are too expensive
- One in five (22%) Canadians who menstruate use products longer than they should because they can’t afford more
- 17% of Canadians have had to decide between buying a period product and an essential item on their grocery list
How products will be distributed locally
Products collected will be sorted by volunteers and distributed to various agencies including:
Addiction & Mental Health Services
BGC South East
Dawn House
Dress for Success
Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston
Girls Inc
Trellis HIV & Community Care
Integrated Care Hub
Home Base Housing
Independent Living Centre Kingston
Kingston Community Health Centres Kingston & Napanee
KHSC Detox
Kingston Interval House
Kingston Youth Shelter
L&A Interval House
Lionhearts Inc.
Lunch by George
Maltby Centre
Martha’s Table
Morningstar Mission
North Frontenac Food Bank
Partners in Mission Food Bank
Pathways to Education
Resolve Counselling Services
Rural Frontenac Community Services
Salvation Army Community & Family Services – Kingston & Napanee
Southern Frontenac – Food Bank
Street Health
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Youth Diversion
Media Contact:
Mandy Pasch, Director, Marketing and Communications
United Way KFL&A
613-876-3088, marketing@unitedwaykfla.ca
