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  • What is the best way to get in touch with you?

    We would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out via our contact form and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.  Email us here.

  • Where are you located?

    Our offices are located in New Haven, Connecticut. 

  • Do you distribute products directly to individuals or organizations?

    We do not warehouse or distribute period supplies directly to individuals or organizations. We work directly with our Allied Programs to distribute product.   

  • How can I get help with period supplies in my community?

    Individuals in need of period products are encouraged to call 2-1-1 in their local community and ask for assistance, or log on to 211.org for more information. 

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  • When was your organization founded?

    Alliance for Period Supplies was founded May 1, 2018 as a program of the National Diaper Bank Network. 

  • How many Allied Programs make up the Alliance for Period Supplies?

    As of June 2020, Alliance for Period Supplies has 89 Allied Programs and is constantly growing. For a complete list of our Allied Programs click here. The Alliance launched in May 2018 with more than 40 Allied Programs working in communities throughout the U.S.

  • What is the Alliance for Period Supplies' relationship with U by Kotex®?

    U by Kotex is the founding sponsor of the Alliance for Period Supplies, a program of the National Diaper Bank Network. Through the sponsorship U by Kotex donates period products to the Alliance for Period Supplies. In our first two year more than 30 million period products were donated to the Alliance for Period Supplies through the support of retail partnerships made possible by U by Kotex. Millions more will be donated in year two of the program!

  • How are organizations receiving donations being selected?

    Currently, only Alliance for Period Supplies Allied Programs (member organizations) are eligible to receive product donations through the program.  All Allied Partners are independent, community-based nonprofit organizations serving individuals and families living in poverty. Donated products are given to individuals in need free of charge.

  • Is the program limited to helping only women and girls?

    Our efforts are open and available to all individuals experiencing a period and who are in need of help.  We are focused on helping increase access to period products to those who need it most.  

  • How many individuals can be helped with the donation of 2 million pads?

    Two million pads is enough to supply 500,000 individuals for a day during their period.  

  • Can other manufacturers and companies donate product to the Alliance for Period Supplies to help increase its impact?

    The Alliance for Period Supplies accepts product donations and financial support from all manufacturers and companies. The more donations, the more people we can help. 

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