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Here's how you can help combat period poverty in the Sault

Tampon Tuesday is March 9, but the campaign starts today
SooToday Staff
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Campaign flyer for the local efforts of the national campaign as part of International Women's Week. All the products donated stay local through the United Way

The Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council and the United Way are again combating period poverty locally.

The effort to collect unopened feminine hygiene products for woment in need comes as part of the annual Tampon Tuesday campaign.

Tampon Tuesday is March 9.

A national effort, this year marks the third time the campaign will take place here in the Sault.

Organizers say the goal is to collect 200 products.

The public is asked to help fill up collection boxes at local Food Basics, Metro, Shoppers Drop Mart, and Rexall locations between Feb. 24 and March 9.

Those wishing to partake may make cash donations at the United Way.

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