Women in West Alabama in need of emergency assistance will have access to necessary menstrual products thanks to the collective efforts of the Junior League of Tuscaloosa.

The Period Pantry drive, launched as an initiative of the International Find the Good Day, ran Sept. 19-Oct. 19. Donations were collected via bins placed at local businesses and organizations as well as online gift sites like Amazon and Walmart. Members also hosted a successful in-person drive at Piggly Wiggly in Alberta where neighbors shopping for groceries generously supported the cause.

By the Numbers:

• 340 product donations
• 127 monetary donations
• $2,806 total raised to combat period poverty

All donations went to Temporary Emergency Services, a community asset supporting families and individuals, which will distribute the products as needed.

JLT plans to continue supporting the Period Pantry as it adds to its existing community partners and service projects.

Thank You, Supporters!

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations that hosted donation bins and in-person drives:

• Alabama ONE Credit Union
• Northport City Hall
• Northport Pharmacy
• The House Tuscaloosa

Thanks as well to local media who helped spread the word about the program:

• ABC 33/40 and Talk of Alabama
• CBS-42
• The Tuscaloosa News
• Tuscaloosa Patch
• Tuscaloosa Thread
• WBRC Fox 6
• WVUA 23