Health Connection Launches Pad and Tampon Drive to Combat Menstrual Poverty and Support Student Wellness
Health Connection of Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is proud to announce the 2025 Pad and Tampon Drive, a powerful community initiative running throughout August and September to address menstrual poverty and promote health equity. This year’s campaign focuses on ensuring that every student in our local schools has the supplies they need to manage their menstrual health with dignity, confidence, and comfort.
Menstrual poverty continues to impact education, wellness, and opportunity. Across the United States, nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school because they lacked access to menstrual products, a barrier that should never stand between a student and their education. When students have the resources they need, they can focus on learning, participating, and thriving without interruption.
"Menstrual health is a human right, not a privilege," said Michelle Pitcher, Clinical Services Director. "By working together as a community, we can eliminate one of the most preventable causes of missed school days and help students feel supported."
We invite individuals, businesses, and community groups to take part in this movement. Your contribution will be distributed to schools that serve vulnerable populations.
Ways to Donate
1. Drop-Off Donations: Bring unopened packages of sanitary pads, tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, or other menstrual hygiene products to your nearest Health Connection clinic. Find locations: https://www.pacecaa.org/health-connection
2. Arrange a Pick-Up: Contact your local clinic to schedule a product pick-up by our team.
3. Amazon Wish Lists: Ship donations directly to the county you wish to support:
o Knox County: https://a.co/bb28zUT
o Lawrence County: https://a.co/9pNkChQ
o Vigo County: https://a.co/3vaNul3
o Daviess County: https://a.co/5VeJ4qJ
o Sullivan County: https://a.co/ecVfWZn
Access to menstrual hygiene products directly affects school attendance, mental health, and self-esteem. By participating in the Pad and Tampon Drive, you’re helping break down barriers, fight stigma, and ensure that no student’s education is disrupted because of a natural biological process.
Together, we can close the gap in menstrual health access, one donation at a time.
For more information contact Dr. Michelle Pitcher APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C at mpitcher@pacecaa.org
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