PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Zonta Club of Berkshire County, a nonprofit organization, will begin its 7th spring Period Project collection for women in need.

 

This fund and supply raising program purchases and collects women's hygiene supplies for packaging and distribution to schools, service centers, food pantries, and organizations serving women and teens in need.

 

For women living in poverty or experiencing homelessness, having a period is a significant financial burden. It is challenging for women and teens to maintain proper hygiene and dignity when basic menstrual hygiene products are so costly. Additionally, pads and tampons are considered "non-essential" by the federal government, so they are not covered by SNAP and WIC programs. Many women and teens in the community often lack consistent access to hygiene products and safe sanitary spaces. 

 

All are encouraged to send or drop items to help Zonta create monthly menstrual kits for local schools, shelters, and human service centers. 

 

Donations Needed: Sealed Boxes of individually wrapped Pads and Tampons, Cleansing Wipes, Hand Sanitizers or Soap, Panty Liners, and New Pairs of Underwear (Any Size).

 

Assembly of the Period Projects kits has been scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 9 AM at the TD Bank building, West St on the second floor. A product donation box will be at that location for drop-offs or call Vickie at 413 281-6083 for pick-ups.

 

Direct links for the Period Project and donations can be found here .