Why support a menstruator in need?
In a national survey of 1,000 menstruating teens, 1 in 5 struggled to afford period products and 4 in 5 either missed or knew someone who missed class time because they did not have access to period products.
Period poverty is not just a global issue but a local one as well.
Our goal is to help 500 people by raising enough to make 500 kits!
Each kit will include a reusable pouch, organic or biodegradable pads and panty liners and organic cotton tampons. Fihri will equally divide the kits sponsored to the Northborough Schools, Northborough Food Pantry and the Northborough Library.
Today we are asking you to sponsor a kit to help menstruator in need. $10 will provide a menstruator with a month supply of period products.
Menstrual products are not covered by government assistance like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Learn more about our organizations:
Northborough Junior Woman's Club-
The Northborough Junior Woman’s Club is comprised of over 50 women who want to help the community through volunteer efforts.
Some of our Community Projects include Women In Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Styrofoam Recycling, Pinwheels for Prevention, and we support many international and local non-profits. We also support the library, the Northborough and Worcester food pantries, Community Meals, Northborough parks and many more local and state organizations.
NJWC’s polystyrene (PS6) recycling project won Massachusetts GFWC Community Improvement Program In October 2014.
NJWC is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club
ARHS Girl Up- Girl Up is a girl-centered leadership development initiative, focusing on equity for girls and women in spaces where they are unheard or underrepresented.
Community A.C.T.S.- Community A.C.T.S. is a group for children and teens to come together and provide community service in their area. It is youth led and meets every other Tuesday at Trinity Church.
