What is period poverty?
Period poverty refers to a lack of access to sanitary products due to financial constraints.
Who do you donate to?
We donate to women & girls in need via other charities who already have a relationship with those in need. We can also help you out if you are in need, please contact us.
Currently we have donated to the following groups/organisations:
- 7 Mile Miracle
- Foster Hope
- HBC Youth Centre
- I Got Your Backpack
- Kai Avondale
- Kaipara College
- Koha Coasties
- Love Soup Hibiscus Coast
- MiddleMaich Community Pantry
- Orewa College
- Salvation Army
- Shine
- Skate for Change
- Steps Forward
- Soul Food
- Springboard
- St Vincent de Paul
- The Mum’s Clique
- Whangaparaoa Community Police
- Whangaparaoa College
- Women’s Refuge
- Youth Space
How can I help you?
You can help us by spreading the word about us with your friends and also on social media. If you are interested in setting up a collection point in your area we could get you to become an area co-ordinator. As a area co-ordinator you would need to get collection boxes set up in your area. You would then be responsible for collecting donations once a month and dropping them off to the agreed charities. We would also need you to join local facebook community pages in your area and promote the charity so that others become aware of it.
Please get in touch and we can give you further information.
Do you accept reusable products?
Yes we accept new re-usable pads and menstrual cups.
Are you a registered charity?
Yes we are, that means that we will issue you with a receipt for any donation and you can claim back 1/3 from IRD.
Can I post donations?
Yes, please post them to us C/- PO Box 42, Red Beach, Auckland 0945
Can I give you other hygiene products other than sanitary supplies?
Yes we also accept other hygiene products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap and shampoo. We do not need donations of condoms.
Do you take open packets of sanitary products?
Yes we do so long as the pads and tampons are all individually wrapped.
I want to get a collection box in my area, what’s involved?
As a area co-ordinator you would need to get collection boxes set up in your area. You would then be responsible for collecting donations once a month and dropping them off to the agreed charities. We would also need you to join local facebook community pages in your area and promote the charity so that others become aware of it. Please get in touch and we can give you further information.
I need sanitary products, can you give me some?
Yes please message us and we will get some products out to you.
There’s no collection box in my area but I want to donate?
Please donate sanitary products in the Salvation Army food boxes located in Countdown supermarkets or to your local Women’s Refuge.
Would you consider being a co-ordinator so that we can get your area involved? Please get in touch with us and we can give you further information about what is involved.