WALDORF, Md. — The Southern Maryland Women’s League is partnering with Toiletry and Company, Inc. to create 1,000 hygiene packs for girls and women in need across Charles County.
The initiative, called “My First Period Club,” will support underserved schools and local organizations that assist unhoused women. Organizers say the effort is designed to provide dignity, confidence and basic hygiene supplies for those who may not have consistent access to menstrual products at school or at home.
Access to menstrual products is often an overlooked need, yet it can directly affect school attendance, participation and overall well-being. According to organizers, many families are unaware that SNAP and similar public assistance programs do not cover menstrual products, creating a gap that community donations help fill.
Each hygiene pack will include:
- Sanitary napkins
- Sanitary wipes
- A discreet zipper pouch for easy transport in a backpack or to the restroom
The zipper pouch is intended to help students carry supplies discreetly, reducing embarrassment and making it easier to manage hygiene needs throughout the school day.
An Amazon wish list has been created to make donating simple and convenient. Items purchased through the list ship directly to organizers, who will assemble and distribute the packs in March to partnering schools and community groups.
The group’s goal is to assemble 1,000 hygiene packs, and organizers say community support will play a key role in reaching that target. Even small donations can help complete multiple kits.
Community members can donate through the Amazon wish list at: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YIMF1OK07XKP?
Organizers say every contribution helps support hygiene, health and confidence for girls and women throughout Southern Maryland, strengthening the community one pack at a time.
About Southern Maryland Women’s League and Toiletry and Company, Inc.
The Southern Maryland Women’s League is a nonprofit organization created by women for women, bringing together business owners, professionals and community leaders across the region. The organization promotes, strengthens and supports women and children through fundraising, volunteer service, mentoring programs and educational initiatives. Through its foundation, the group distributes grants and scholarships that benefit individuals and families throughout Southern Maryland.
Toiletry and Company, Inc., based in Waldorf, is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 dedicated to expanding access to hygiene products and education. The organization provides essential toiletry kits, promotes hygiene education and partners with local groups to serve underserved children and families. Its mission centers on ensuring individuals have access to basic necessities that support health, confidence and dignity.
Together, the two organizations are working to expand access to essential hygiene supplies across Charles County.
View the Amazon Wish List Here.
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