End period poverty
Monthly Dignity works to improve access to menstrual products in the Montreal community by distributing free products to community-based organizations that serve people who are disproportionately at risk of experiencing period poverty.
Community Partners
We work with a network of more than 40 amazing community partners, including women’s centres, shelters and day centres serving people experiencing houselessness, domestic violence shelters, organizations serving newcomers and refugee or asylum claimants, organizations serving sex workers, organizations serving people who use drugs or who are in a recovery program, youth outreach centres, employment & continuing education centres, LGBTQIA+ organizations, and many others.
We distribute a range of menstrual products, including single-use menstrual products (e.g. pads, tampons, liners) and reusable products (e.g. menstrual cups & discs, reusable pads). We work closely with each of our partners to respond to the specific product needs and preferences of the diverse populations they serve.
In 2024, our team distributed more than 131,000 menstrual products through these partnerships!
What our partners are saying
Partner with us
If you represent a community-based organization that serves people at risk of experiencing period poverty in the greater Montreal area and are interested in receiving donations of menstrual products, please reach out to us!
One product at a time
200,000+
Menstrual products donated
41
Partner organizations
Donors
Our work to distribute free menstrual products in the Montreal community is supported by donations from corporate partnerships, local non-profit organizations & businesses, and community members.
We have a long-standing tripartite partnership with Fempro, the manufacturer of Incognito menstrual products in Canada, and Moisson Montréal, the largest food bank in Canada. Through this partnership, Fempro donates single-use pads & liners that can’t be sold because they have outdated packaging or have been opened for quality control. Their donations are shipped to Moisson Montréal, who sort & package the boxes and help get them to our storage facility. Any products that we cannot store are distributed through Moisson Montréal’s network of more than 300 accredited organisations. Fempro donates tens of thousands of menstrual products annually that are diverted from landfill and distributed to fight period poverty in the Montreal community.
Learn about period poverty
Period Poverty in Prisons
Period poverty in prisons is a profound human rights issue. Incarcerated menstruators face limited access to products, inadequate hygiene facilities, stigma, and structural neglect. An intersectional perspective reveals how these barriers disproportionately impact marginalized groups. Addressing them requires policy change, education, and a commitment to dignity and equity.
Houselessness and Menstruation in Canada
Houselessness makes managing menstruation profoundly challenging. This article examines the financial barriers, health risks, and stigma faced by houseless menstruators in Canada. It explores why access to reliable products and sanitation facilities matters and highlights steps needed to build a more equitable and supportive approach to menstrual health.
What is Period Poverty?
Period poverty means not having the products, facilities, or information needed for safe and dignified periods. This article looks at its impact in Canada and beyond, the barriers people face, and how policy and community action can create lasting change and ensure everyone has access to essential care.
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