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Amen and thank you to the teacher who posts above.

Apparently many people in this world, sadly including many women, have no idea at all that other people cannot afford the most basic sanitary products. But being poor doesn't mean their periods stop.

My new gynecologist collects donations of pads and tampons for a charity that gets them to homeless shelters, women's shelters and other programs that serve low-income or homeless women and girls. The doctor says that in an affluent area such as ours, people forget that there is a need for these items, and people tend to be squeamish about donating them for some reason. People give food to food banks or even donate items such as shampoo and deodorant but do not think about donating pads and tampons. You can go without washing your hair for a while, but if you are having a period, you cannot do without pads. Well, you can do without them, but think about the results in terms of embarrassment at the least, and serious hygiene or health problems at the worst.

Everyone, if you donate to food banks etc., or if your church or synagogue or any other group donates, ask the recipient organization if you can also donate pads and tampons.[/quote]

Wow, that's so true.  I've given food plenty of times and I've even given brand new in the package or with tags on underwear, but I've never thought to give tampons/pads.  Goodwill type stores cannot accept any underwear, not even new in the package or with tags on.  Our local homeless shelter welcomes them as does our local hospital.

At my DD's school, feminine hygiene products are considered MEDICAL and therefore can only be dispensed by the nurse.  Teachers are not permitted to hand out any to students and other students aren't supposed to hand them out to friends in need.  The school literally equates it to a kid or teacher with Tylenol handing it out to another student.  [/quote]

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