Donations will be collected from March 2– 16, 2021 throughout KFL&A
United Way KFL&A is excited to partner with Bell Media, national Tampon Tuesday partner, and local Labour partners for the second annual Tampon Tuesday collection drive in the region, following International Women’s Week.
Starting March 2 and running until March 16, 2021, community members are encouraged to donate pads, tampons, liners and other menstrual hygiene products. The donation drive aims to fill a gap in the Kingston Frontenac, Lennox & Addington area.
“We know that menstrual hygiene products are among the most requested items at local food banks and shelters, but the least donated,” said Bhavana Varma, President and CEO of United Way KFL&A. “There are individuals who are vulnerable, with diverse needs when it comes to menstrual hygiene in our community, and many are eager to help – this is an opportunity to do just that especially in these challenging times.”
Donations will be collected at the following locations:
Downtown
- United Way KFL&A office, 417 Bagot Street: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Products can also be donated through an Amazon wishlist and monetary donations can be made online. Community members can also contact the United Way KFL&A office at 613.542.2674 or at events@unitedwaykfla.ca if none of the above options or locations work and a pickup or drop off can be arranged.
Following the donation drive, products will be sorted by volunteers and distributed to various agencies in the community.
About Tampon Tuesday
Started in London Ontario, Tampon Tuesday is a program about dignity. The grassroots movement began in 2009 and continues to grow as an opportunity to collect products for people experiencing period poverty. Tampon Tuesday celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019 with more than 40 communities participating.
In 2020, United Way KFL&A partnered with Bell Media, local labour partners, Queen’s University and the Egg Farmer’s of Ontario for a Tampon Tuesday event and donation drive. Over 45,000 hygiene products were donated and distributed to agencies and individuals in need in the community.
