United Way KFL&A is hosting the first ever Tampon Tuesday collection drive in the region, following International Women’s Week.
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. Bhavana Varma, President and CEO of United Way KFL&A, says it just makes sense to do this type of drive.
The idea originated in London in 2009 and continues to grow as an opportunity to collect products for people experiencing period poverty.
FOR WEB:
Kingston-Downtown:
· United Way KFL&A office, 417 Bagot Street: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
· United Steelworkers, Local 2010, 154 Albert Street (2nd floor): Monday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m.
Kingston-West End:
· Secura Financial, 1375 Gardiners Road: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Energetics Health and Fitness, 631 Fortune Crescent, Unit 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Napanee:
· Lennox & Addington Youth Hub, 41 Dundas Street, Napanee: Monday to Friday from 3 to 6 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.
