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Mayor Proclaims Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro
Mayor Proclaims Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro
CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims the week of May 12-18, 2025 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro.
Approximately half of the population will have a period every month for decades of their lives. Period supplies are a necessary product, each month, for millions of people across the country, however national surveys and research studies report that one in four menstruating individuals struggle to secure enough period supplies to meet their needs each month due to a lack of income.
CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims the week of May 12-18, 2025 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro.
Approximately half of the population will have a period every month for decades of their lives. Period supplies are a necessary product, each month, for millions of people across the country, however national surveys and research studies report that one in four menstruating individuals struggle to secure enough period supplies to meet their needs each month due to a lack of income.
Breaking the period product insecurity cycle: An observational study of outcomes experienced by recipients of free period products in the United States
The United States is increasingly recognizing period product insecurity, insufficient access to menstrual products and limited private spaces for managing menstruation due to financial constraints, as an issue impacting the well-being and dignity of Americans.
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The United States is increasingly recognizing period product insecurity, insufficient access to menstrual products and limited private spaces for managing menstruation due to financial constraints, as an issue impacting the well-being and dignity of Americans. One strategy to address period product insecurity has been distributing free period products via period supply banks. The outcomes of period product distribution outside the school setting are absent from the literature.
Diaper Drive starting at Burgwin-Wright House
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Burgwin-Wright House announces that it is accepting diapers and other products for the annual Diaper Drive benefitting the Diaper Bank of North Carolina.
According to a press release, during the entire month of March, local residents are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, packaged baby wipes, adult incontinence products, formula and other hygiene items to the Burgwin-Wright House.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Burgwin-Wright House announces that it is accepting diapers and other products for the annual Diaper Drive benefitting the Diaper Bank of North Carolina.
According to a press release, during the entire month of March, local residents are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, packaged baby
wipes, adult incontinence products, formula and other hygiene items to the Burgwin-Wright House.
Lending a Helping Hand with the Diaper Bank of NC
On February 6, Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) joined forces with the Diaper Bank of NC to support families and build community. Together, PCANC staff rolled up their sleeves to sort, pack, and prepare essential supplies that make a difference in the lives of families and children during Family Support Awareness Month.
The Diaper Bank of NC is just one great example of family support programs, which play a critical role in promoting healthy child development and strengthening families. For many, access to basic necessities like diapers can mean the difference between stability and stress. This type of support helps to provide concrete support for parents — one of the five Protective Factors.
On February 6, Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) joined forces with the Diaper Bank of NC to support families and build community. Together, PCANC staff rolled up their sleeves to sort, pack, and prepare essential supplies that make a difference in the lives of families and children during Family Support Awareness Month.
The Diaper Bank of NC is just one great example of family support programs, which play a critical role in promoting healthy child development and strengthening families. For many, access to basic necessities like diapers can mean the difference between stability and stress. This type of support helps to provide concrete support for parents — one of the five Protective Factors.
Helene Response - Sheltering and Business Recovery Operations
During and after disasters, to make sure all survivors have somewhere safe to stay, emergency managers open shelters. The need for shelters, medical support and supplies for impacted areas was great after Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. This blog highlights some of the work done and the partnerships that helped provide much needed relief in the wake of the powerful storm.
During and after disasters, to make sure all survivors have somewhere safe to stay, emergency managers open shelters. The need for shelters, medical support and supplies for impacted areas was great after Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. This blog highlights some of the work done and the partnerships that helped provide much needed relief in the wake of the powerful storm.
Local food pantry helps distribute diapers to families in need
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — In one week, the 9 Diaper Drive collected more than 6,000 diapers for Mecklenburg County families in need.
It also collected more than 5,600 wipes and more than 500 period and adult incontinence products.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — In one week, the 9 Diaper Drive collected more than 6,000 diapers for Mecklenburg County families in need.
It also collected more than 5,600 wipes and more than 500 period and adult incontinence products.
Helene piled on additional stress, challenges during pregnancy and delivery
Pregnant and newly postpartum women found themselves displaced by Helene — confronting canceled appointments, reworked birth plans and the loss of their belongings.
Pregnant and newly postpartum women found themselves displaced by Helene — confronting canceled appointments, reworked birth plans and the loss of their belongings.
Hailey Jones will never forget the first baby she delivered: Her neighbor and best friend’s baby girl entered the world at a home on the banks of the Swannanoa River in Buncombe County on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 9:16 a.m.
While a home birth was always planned, Mother Nature inflicted more challenging circumstances than they’d envisioned.
Diaper Bank of NC on the Do Good Charlotte Podcast
Hurricane Helene recently devastated our mountain towns. Our hearts ache for western NC, and as a state, we're uniting to help our neighbors rebuild.
We can all contribute, and many already have. But the road to recovery is long, which is why we're bringing you this special edition of Do Good Charlotte.
In this episode, we highlight three organizations making a unique impact in the recovery effort – and showing you how you can pitch in.
Featuring Jason Gudzunas, the Executive Director of the Charlotte branch of the American Red Cross; Clark Pennington, COO of The Independence Fund; Michelle Schaefer-Old, the Founder and CEO of the Diaper Bank of NC.
How to Help the Victims of Hurricane Helene
The Diaper Bank of North Carolina is collecting donations to buy diapers, period products, and incontinence supplies for hurricane victims. You can also access their Amazon wishlist here.
From donations to volunteer work, how to help those affected by Helene
The Diaper Bank of North Carolina is working to provide essentials to families in need of diapers, formula and menstrual supplies, with a focus right now on helping those in western North Carolina.
"Every dollar you give will go directly toward helping families affected by this disaster," according to fund organizers.