REGINA — A new partnership is committed to providing 12 million period products over the next three years.
Participating in the project are the Government of Saskatchewan and the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ – the charitable arm of Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.
The Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health– with support from Procter & Gamble, makers of Always– will donate the products and the government of Saskatchewan will distribute them to locations where they are most needed.
A survey by Plan International Canada indicates that nationally, one in five people who menstruate struggle to afford menstrual products for themselves or a dependent.
“Menstrual products aren’t a luxury item, and no one should be disadvantaged in any way because they get their period,” Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. President Jeff Leger said. “Our hope is that this donation will help unlock the potential of so many women and girls in Saskatchewan, by removing a significant barrier preventing them from pursuing their goals.
“On behalf of the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, I’d like to thank Procter & Gamble, makers of Always, for their ongoing support and shared commitment to menstrual equity.”
Following Wednesday’s announcement, the Government of Saskatchewan will finalize an implementation plan to distribute products into communities this fall.
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