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Looking for hygiene product donations? Similar to a food bank, we provide essential hygiene products to organizations
in Rhode Island. We do not distribute toiletries directly to individuals. Learn more here.
period packing parties
Two in five people have struggled to purchase period products.
That’s according to a 2021 study by U by Kotex. It’s also a 35% increase from the brand's initial research in 2018, highlighting the economic impact of COVID-19 in the U.S.
The issue is called period poverty, and it disrupts everything from attendance in school, ability to work, and having to choose between paying for food or period products.
Period poverty is happening in our community, and Amenity Aid has a solution to end it. We are Rhode Island’s leading experts in sourcing and distributing hygiene necessities for organizations that serve those in need.
Our Solution to End Period Poverty in Rhode Island
Serves our entire state
Our distribution network includes shelters, schools, community groups, and many more organizations
Is cost-effective
We purchase products in bulk at the lowest possible price
Takes into consideration personal preferences
We ask our agency partners if their clients opt for pads or tampons
How it Works
Amenity Aid provides all the materials and guidance needed to host an engaging and memorable volunteer event. Hosting a period packing party includes:
- Organizing a group of volunteers to participate.
- Securing a location, time, and place to host the party.
- Fundraising the cost (or making a direct donation) to allow Amenity Aid to purchase products, supplies and coordinate this project. This step is crucial since Amenity Aid can buy tampons and pads in bulk at rock bottom prices that are not available to the public.
- Hands-on volunteer time for participants by having them package period kits.
- Education on the issue of period poverty and how your volunteer event is helping local women.
Available for Community and Employer Groups
Community Groups
- Events are hosted by community groups such as student groups, youth organizations, women’s associations, religious entities, families, and more.
- Groups fundraise to allow Amenity Aid to purchase products, supplies and coordinate this project. Projects cost start at $500 for 8 participants to purchase and assemble 125-150 period kits.
- Events are
held at
Amenity Aid's facility in Warwick
and
are led by an Amenity Aid team member.
Employer Groups
- Events are hosted and coordinated by an employer to provide a volunteer and team builder opportunity to its employees.
- Employers make a monetary donation to enable Amenity Aid to facilitate and purchase products and materials for this project.
- Events are led by Amenity Aid's Executive Director.
- Includes photo opportunity with Amenity Aid leadership to use when promoting corporate giving.
- Promotion of employer's contribution in Amenity Aid's monthly email newsletter and social networks.
- Events are held at Amenity Aid's facility in Warwick.
Looking for something else? Just ask, we're happy to accommodate.
