Period Promise

We’re collecting menstrual products from May 1 – 31 for those who need them. Period.

What is Period Promise?

Period Promise is a United Way campaign with national reach and a local impact to end period poverty by ensuring that Canadians who menstruate have access to menstrual hygiene products when they need it.

In 2023, research conducted by Plan International Canada found that 25% of women in Canada who menstruate had to choose between buying menstrual products and paying for other essentials like food and rent. 20% said they weren’t sure if they could afford these products in the next 12 months.

Monthly menstruation products are a necessity. Too many people living in our communities are having to choose between these essential health products and other essentials. United Way’s Period Promise initiative aims to address period poverty in our communities while challenging the stigma around menstruation. No one should have to choose between food, utilities, rent or menstrual products.

Last year, we ran our fifth menstrual product drive in this region, and this community blew us away by showing up to support. Since we launched this campaign in 2021, we received an impressive 4,600 product donations and $10,000 in cash. Donated products were distributed to 12 organizations across Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Cornwall, and Akwesasne. 

Make Your Period Promise Today.

What to donate

We are collecting a variety of menstrual hygiene products that are single-use and re-usable to distribute to local organizations. And based on local need, we are also collecting incontinence products. We will take open packages as long as the products inside are sealed for the safety of those who will be receiving them.

• Pads
• Tampons
• Menstrual cups
• Menstrual discs 
• Period underwear
• Liners
• Diapers
• Incontinence pads
• Underpads
• Wipes

Where to donate

Drop off your donation at one of the collection sites below until May 31:

Akwesasne

1) Onkwehon:we Midwives Collective – 899 Island Rd, Akwesasne

Dundas

1) Morrisburg Chiropractic – 85 Main St, Morrisburg

2) Pharmasave – 12015 Main St, Winchester

Stormont

1) Cara Health – 66 Sabourin St, Moose Creek

2) Remedy’sRx Pharmacy – 3287 Main St, Avonmore

Glengarry

1) IDA Pharmacy – 3287 Main St, Lancaster

2) Helene’s Pharmacy – 439 Main St S, Alexandria

3) Pharma Choice Maxville Pharmacy – 15 Main St S, Maxville

4) Glengarry Inter-Agency Group – 264 Main St S, Alexandria

Cornwall

1) United Way Centraide SDG Office – 55 Water St W, Suite 240, Cornwall

2) Medical Arts Pharmacy – 165 Montreal Rd, Unit 102, Cornwall

3) Kent’s Pharmasave Respect Rx – 805 Sydney St, Cornwall

4) Sky Studios Fitness – 3050 Pitt St, Unit C, Cornwall

5) Craftmans Cafe – 35 Second St E, Cornwall

6) Summit Fitness – 1515 Pitt St, Cornwall

7) City of Cornwall – 340 Pitt St, Cornwall

8) City of Cornwall – 550 Ninth St East, Cornwall

Donate from the comfort of your home:

Help us boost donations on Tuesday, May 26 by helping us “Stuff the Funbulance” at Booster Juice Cornwall between 9 am – 3 pm

We will be at Booster Juice all day Tuesday, May 26 to collect products. Stop by, donate and grab a yummy smoothie! We are looking for volunteers to join us throughout the day to help collect, sort and organize donations. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here.

Host your own product drive

The local impact of your donation

Last year, the donated products were distributed to the following 12 organizations across Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Cornwall, and Akwesasne.

• Agape Centre
• BGC Cornwall/SDG
• Centre 105
• Community Food Share
• Cornwall Hospital – Community Addiction & Mental Health Services
• House of Lazarus
• Inspire – Community Support Services
• Maison Baldwin House
• Naomi House
• Salvation Army Cornwall
• Social Development Council SDGCA
• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – Alexandria