Long-time local business Hendersons Pharmacy is taking a stance against period poverty in the ongoing campaign, fighting for universal access to menstrual products.
In 2018, one-third of Canadian women under age 25 said they struggled to buy menstrual products, according to a report by Plan International Canada.
On Thursday, 75 packets of tampons and menstrual pads made their way into the collection bin at the TCAG on Richmond St. which is one of the local drop-off points in the campaign.
The TCAG bin, along with one at Club Belvedere in Thorold are still accepting donations.
So far the expectations have been exceeded, organizer James Symons said.
"We are a community oriented business and are glad to help!" front shop manager Shelly Hall said during the drop-off.
Also present was TCAG executive director Dan Pelletier, who expressed his gratitude for Hendersons initiative.
"They help the community in many ways that we don't even hear about. We just want to thank them," he said.
