Period Supply Drive
No one left behind: Help End Period Poverty
No one should have to choose between buying food and purchasing essential hygiene products. Yet every day for many in Central Alabama, period poverty is a reality.
In honor of Women’s History Month, United Way Hands On, Women United and United Way of Central Alabama are launching our second annual Period Supply Drive. From March 10 – April 4, you can help by donating period supplies to ensure every individual has access to the essentials they need.
How can I help?
Donate Supplies
Purchase supplies locally, including pads, panty liners, feminine hygiene wipes and tampons. Visit any of our physical drop-off locations in six Central Alabama counties and contribute directly.
Shop the Amazon Wishlist
Browse our curated Amazon Wishlist and select items to purchase. Your online order will directly support the supply drive and it’s a quick and easy way to make a difference.
Donate Funds
Make a financial contribution specifically for the supply drive. Your gift will be applied directly to supplying essential hygiene products for those in need.
Why is this important?
The first annual supply drive was organized in 2024 after a poll of United Way partner agencies showed that there was a critical need for supplies in our local area. More than half of the population in Central Alabama experiences periods, yet many individuals face limited or no access to menstrual products. By participating in this drive, you can directly impact the lives of those in need.
1 in 4 teens
struggles to afford period products or is not able to purchase them at all.
2 in 5 teens
have worn period products longer than recommended because of a lack of access to supplies.
42% of teens
felt confused and unprepared when they got their first period.
Source: Period.org
Donation Drop-off Locations
United Way of Central Alabama
(Jefferson County)
3600 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35222
Blount County Board of Education
(Blount County)
415 5th Ave E
Oneonta, AL 35121
Shelby Emergency Assistance
(Shelby County)
160 Shoshone Dr.
Montevallo, AL 35115
Jasper Civic Center
(Walker County)
204 19th St E #100
Jasper, AL 35501
St. Clair County DHR
(St. Clair County)
213 Fox Hollow Blvd.
Pell City, AL 35125
Chilton County DHR
(Chilton County)
324 Health Center Dr.
Clanton, AL 35045
What happens next?
After collection ends on April 4th, volunteers will assemble kits to be distributed to numerous organizations, including shelters for women and children, youth mentoring programs, schools and other community-assistance agencies.
Our Impact in 2024
Donors to our first period drive provided more than 30,000 menstrual products and 1,000 supply kits to more than 20 agencies and schools across six counties in Central Alabama.
Period Products
Period Supply Kits Donated
Schools & Agencies
Counties in Alabama
Let’s ensure that no one gets left behind due to period poverty.
Your contribution helps students attend school without worry, provides basic necessities to women in shelters and helps erase period poverty throughout our entire community. Thank you for helping ensure the dignity and health of those who need it most.
