Make a Donation
If you would like to make a monetary donation to our organization, please choose the amount or enter your own. If you would like to make a monthly donation, make sure to select that option at the top.
You can also give through The Columbus Foundation’s Giving Store!
If you would like to make a material donation, please take a look at our Amazon wish list, or see below under Mailing Period Product Donations for more information.
Donate Period Products
The Period Pantry does not currently have a physical location. If you have product you wish to donate and you are in the Columbus, Ohio area, here are our current donation stations:
- Wild Cat Gift and Party!
- Sew to Speak
- Body Mods by Michele (by appointment only)
If you own a business and would be willing to host a donation box, please email us!
You can also contact us via email at info@theperiodpantryproject.org and we can let you know our volunteer event locations, and donations can be dropped off then.
We also accept product donations by mail, click here to go to our mailing instructions.
Please note our donation guidelines:
- Only menstrual products, no incontinence (bladder) products
- Only regular and heavy products (no panty liners)
- Products must be sealed in original packaging
- Nothing scented or previously used
- Only items you would use or give to a friend
Mailing Period Product Donations
Product donations can be mailed to:
The Period Pantry Project 3000 E. Main St Ste B 369 Columbus, OH 43209
What to send:
- Packages of pads and/or tampons sealed in their original packaging.
- Unused menstrual cups or washable pads in original packaging. Handmade pads are an exception-please send these in clear plastic bags labeled with the number of pads. We give out 10 cloth pads per person who requests them.
What not to send:
- Products that are not individually wrapped.
- Scented products.
- Incontinence pads.
- Anything besides menstrual products.
- Menstrual products older than 5 years old.
- Anything used.
- Period underwear or postpartum products.
Additional notes:
- We can accept packages from all major couriers at this address (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.).
- Please keep the dignity of our clients in mind when sending donations.
- If you are mindful of your carbon footprint and want to donate locally, please consider putting products in local public pantries.
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You can use this material donation receipt as a guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What helps more, product donations or monetary donations?
Both help in different ways! Products help us get people assistance right away. Monetary donations help us order additional items, and help with our operating costs.
What products are needed?
Regular and heavy pads and tampons. We also accept disposable pads, tampons, washable cloth pads, and menstrual cups. If you’re not sure, send us a message at info@theperiodpantryproject.org
Can I donate opened packages?
Yes, but for identification purposes, please include the original packaging. Also, we only accept products less than 5 years old.
I want to host a period product supply drive. Where do I start?
Awesome! We can help you with your period supply drive, whether you are an individual or an organization. To get started, click here or email us at info@theperiodpantryproject.org with questions.
Where does my donation go?
Your period product donations will be distributed to people in need in Franklin County, Ohio. Your monetary donations will be used to purchase period products, packaging, and other supplies needed to fulfill period product requests.
Do you accept used washable or reusable products?
We do not.
Support The Period Pantry with Kroger Community Rewards
You can support The Period Pantry every time you shop at Kroger at no cost to you. By enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards, a portion of your purchases is donated directly to support our work providing menstrual products to people in Central Ohio.
Support Us While You Shop Online
Capital One Shopping is a free tool that compares prices across retailers to help you find the best deal. When you shop through Capital One Shopping, you can also choose to support The Period Pantry at the same time.
Your everyday purchases help fund menstrual products for people in our community.