June 27, 2020 at 4:26 PM EDT – Updated June 28 at 7:49 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – During natural disasters and the coronavirus pandemic, it can be hard for people to manage personal hygiene, like menstrual cycles for women.
This weekend a group is gathering personal hygiene products for women.
“Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics” is a donation drive going on around town to help provide for women that can’t afford feminine hygiene products. UNCW’s Hawks Harvest along with non-profit “I support the girls” have teamed up to help those in a time of uncertainty.
They say many low-income families struggle to afford menstruating products – even though they are essential to getting through the day.
The group says they want to continue bringing light and helping a situation that many don’t think about.
“We see a great need for those who were receiving services and shelter earlier and especially now it’s easy to not see,” said Marie Hammes, a volunteer. “Serving the community as best we can and not ignoring the members who are more on the margins and more vulnerable in our society.”
The group has five drive-thru donation locations as well as an online donation process. They are listed below.
– UNCW – Parking lot H – across from the water tower
– Lutheran Church of Reconciliation – 7500 Market St.
– YWCA – 2815 S. College Rd
– The Frank Harr Foundation – 1624 Princess St.
– Warner Temple AME Zion Church – 620 Nixon St.
To donate virtually, click HERE.
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