Volunteers with donations during Tampon Tuesday. (Photo coutesy of the United Way of Chatham-Kent)Volunteers with donations during Tampon Tuesday. (Photo coutesy of the United Way of Chatham-Kent)
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Tampon Tuesday donation drive returns to Chatham

The United Way of Chatham-Kent and Women United are once again collecting period and hygiene products.

Volunteers will be collecting donations during the drive-through event on Tuesday, October 17 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in collaboration with Royal LePage Peifer Realty at 425 McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham.

All donations are welcome, including pads, tampons, and cups. They are also collecting other hygiene products, including deodorant, shampoo and soap. Gift cards and cash donations will also be accepted.

All of the items collected will be sorted and distributed to organizations and programs throughout Chatham-Kent.

In 2022, over 2,000 items were donated and handed out to 25 community programs and agencies.

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