Period Promise Northumberland

Record #: NLD0230
Last Modified: 06 Aug 2025
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Period Promise aims to address the issue of period poverty in the community and increase the accessibility of products to all people who experience a period.

  • Local response to a global issue of access to menstrual products for those living in poverty
  • Products are distributed through service organizations throughout the County
  • Donation can be dropped off at Northumberland United Way
  • Funded locally by Northumberland United Way and Thrive Northumberland

Northumberland United Way's Period Promise Program provides free menstrual and hygiene products without shame, stigma, or barriers. The program operates through two streams:

  • Period Promise Cabinets are placed at partner non-profit locations and restocked quarterly with 40 dignity kits (one-month supply each) plus donated hygiene products; and the Designated Distribution Network where approved organizations receive various kit sizes (1-month Dignity Kits, 3-month Care Kits, or 6-month Organizational Kits) based on donor contributions and community need.
  • Partner organizations can apply to host cabinets or join the distribution network. Serves individuals across Northumberland County who need access to menstrual products, promoting dignity and removing barriers to opportunity.

Service Details

Hours United Way office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Northumberland County
Eligibility Anyone who experiences a period
Application Application process may vary. Available through local service organizations such as food banks, women's shelters, and local libraries. Contact Alicia Vandine for more information.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Cobourg
Address & Map
62 Swayne St E
Cobourg, ON
Canada K9A 1K5
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-372-6955, United Way
Toll Free Phone 1-800-833-0002
E-Mail avandine@nuw.unitedway.ca
Website www.periodpromisenorthumberland.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthumberlandUnitedWay 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlanduw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/northumberlandunitedway
Primary Contact Alicia Vandine, Executive Director; Phone: ext 111; Email: avandine@nuw.unitedway.ca
Mailing Address 62 Swayne St E 
Cobourg, ON 
Canada K9A 1K5

Agency Overview