Tampax to donate 1M tampons in 30 days

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble’s Tampax brand is kicking off a major philanthropic initiative on May 28, which is Menstrual Hygiene Day, the company announced Friday. Within 30 days of May 28, the company will work with 20 social influencers to donate 1 million tampons to charities across the United States.

“It’s widely recognized that women and girls in developing countries often lack access to menstrual hygiene products, but what most Americans don’t realize is that this is true in our own backyard,” P&G marketing director for North American feminine care Amanda Hill said. “We believe that every woman and girl deserves access to feminine care products, and this donation is part of our continued efforts in supporting those in need.”

Tampax highlighted that 1-in-3 women live in poverty or on the brink of it in the United States, which can make accessing period products regularly difficult.

“The women behind Tampax share my vision in providing equitable access to menstrual hygiene, especially to those in need, and changing the narrative around menstruation,” PERIOD nonprofit founder Nadya Okamoto said. “I’m inspired by what Tampax is doing to shine a light on this issue and thankful that we can make access to period products a reality for even more people with periods.”