Period Promise

We’re collecting menstrual products from March 3 – 26 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 fourth menstrual product drive in this region, and this community blew us away by showing up to support. We received an impressive 1300+ product donations and $2500 in cash. Donated products were distributed to 19 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 March 25:

SDG Counties

1) Pharmachoice – Maxville, 15 Main St S, Maxville

2) Pharmasave – 43 Long Sault Dr, Long Sault

3) Pharmasave – 12015 Main St, Winchester

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

5) Seaway Valley Pharmacy – 21 Main St., Chesterville

6) Morrisburg Chiropractic – 85 Main St, Morrisburg

Cornwall

1) Pharmasave – 106 Second St W, Cornwall

2) Pharmasave – (Respect Rx) 805 Sydney St, Cornwall

3) Shoppers Drug Mart – 1236 Brookdale Ave, Cornwall

4) Food Basics – 1315 Second Street East, Cornwall

5) FreshCo – 525 Ninth Street East, Cornwall

6) James & Jenn’s No Frills – 1390 Second Street East, Cornwall

7) Starbucks Cornwall – 1238 Brookdale Ave, Cornwall

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

Donate from the comfort of your home:

Help us boost donations on Wednesday, March 26 by helping us “fill a cup” at Booster Juice Cornwall between 10 am – 5 pm

We will be at Booster Juice all day Wednesday, March 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 over 1300 donated products were distributed to the following 19 organizations across Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Cornwall, and Akwesasne.

• ACFO-SDG
• Agape Centre
• Akwesasne Family Wellness Program
• BGC Cornwall/SDG
• Centre 105
• Children’s Aid Society
• Community Food Share
• Cornwall Hospital – EDI
• Cornwall Hospital – Community Addiction & Mental Health Services
• House of Lazurus
• Inspire – Community Support Services
• Maison Baldwin House
• Maison Interlude
• Naomi House
• Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Center
• Salvation Army Cornwall
• SASS for Women
• Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area
• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – Alexandria