Is TPP a registered charity? Will I get a tax receipt for my cash donation?
Yes, since 2019 TPP has been a federally registered charity in Canada. Our business/ registration number is: 723888327 RR 0001. When you donate financially online, you will automatically be emailed a charitable tax receipt.
Note: Sorry, we do not give tax receipts for in-kind donations.
How can my shelter get a donation of free period products?
If you are a location in Toronto that serves the marginalized community, please fill out THIS FORM and we will get back to you soon.
Where can I deliver my donations?
In Toronto, get more details on where you can safely drop off your donation.
I’m an individual person, can I get a donation?
Unfortunately, no. Due to us being volunteer run and having no office space, we donate to our community partners who then donate to their clients.
What can I donate right now?
We ONLY ACCEPT: period products (opened boxes are fine), new menstrual cups, cloth pads, new underwear.
Can I donate opened period products?
YES!
Can I donate a purse/bag?
No- since 2019 we are no longer accepting purses/ bags. We only accept: period products (pads, tampons, cups) and new underwear.
Where can I drop off donations outside of your blitzes in Toronto?
Located in Etobicoke (across the street from Ikea), we can accept donations all year round, anytime. Please find drop-off details and instructions HERE.
How do I get more information on your upcoming events?
Please check out our upcoming event information HERE.
How do I book a virtual presentation?
You can fill out this form to book a workshop for your class/ group/ workplace (Gr. 5- Adults). Read more about our period positive presentations here.
How do I get my school involved in The Period Purse/ Menstruation Nation?
If you would like to run a period product blitz in your school, email us to get a how-to handbook.
If you are with a school class, club, or extra curricular group, we do free virtual presentations (or in person in Toronto). Email our Education Coordinator to get more details or to book a presentation with one of our trained instructors.
Do you accept donations of menstrual cups?
Yes, please! Brand new in their boxes, please.
How can I get a donation of menstrual cups?
We only donate to our community partners after they have completed a mandatory training. Learn more about our amazing cups program here.
Why don't you just hand out menstrual cups, it's better for the environment and it's a sustainable solution?
We love menstrual cups, and we love getting them as donations. We have a menstrual cup program where we train frontline workers who disseminate cups to their clients who choose it. Menstrual cups need to come around education, and also, they are not for everyone. To donate $40 towards the cost of a cup, please donate HERE.
How can I help my community at the grassroots level?
We have an amazing program for you to be a neighbour helping your neighbour called mini drives. We’ll give you all the tools to be successful in collecting period products with your friends or colleagues. Email our Mini Drive Coordinator to get started!
How can my company partner with The Period Purse?
Thank you for your interest! We get lots of requests and our volunteer team will get back to you in 2-4 weeks after you fill out our partnership intake form HERE.
Can I help in person in Toronto?
We are always looking for amazing people who want to help out in their community. Tell us your availability, join our mailing list, and we’ll contact you when we need some help making period packs, sorting donations, or getting deliveries all ready. Email our volunteer coordinator to get started.
We respectfully acknowledge the land we live and work on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinabewaki, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mississauga, and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
RN: 723888327 RR 0001
