Support Menstrual Hygiene for Women and Girls
This Menstrual Hygiene Day, help provide menstrual care products, hygiene kits, and support for underserved women in shelters, single mothers, and refugee families.
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026
What Is Menstrual Hygiene Day?
Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is celebrated every year on May 28 to raise awareness about menstrual health, period poverty, and access to safe menstrual care.
At GFoundation, we use this day to support women and girls facing financial hardship, including women in shelters, single mothers, and refugee families.
Understanding the Reality
Period Poverty Exists Here, Too
Many women and girls in the United States continue to face barriers to accessing menstrual products.
For women in shelters, refugee families, and low-income households, menstrual care can become an added financial burden during already difficult times. Lack of access to menstrual products can affect confidence, daily routines, school attendance, work, and overall well-being.
At GFoundation, we continue working with community partners to help provide menstrual care support for women and families in need.
1 in 4
Teens in the U.S. have struggled to afford period products
1 in 3
Adults report difficulty accessing menstrual products consistently
Source: PERIOD. & Thinx State of the Period Study
Who We Support
Women in Shelters
Helping women feel supported during times of instability and transition.
Single Mothers
Supporting mothers managing daily life with limited resources.
Refugee Women & Girls
Providing care and support for families rebuilding in new communities.
This Menstrual Health Day, your support helps women feel seen, supported, and cared for.
What Your Support Provides
Your support helps provide menstrual care, hygiene essentials, and community support for women and girls facing financial hardship.
Menstrual Care Kits
Pads, liners, and menstrual essentials for women and girls in need.
Hygiene & Self-Care Essentials
Soap, toiletries, and personal care items that support comfort and health.
Community Support
Care packages and encouragement that help women feel supported and not alone.
How You Can Support Menstrual Hygiene
| Make a Donation
Your donation helps provide menstrual care, hygiene supplies, and support for women and girls in need.
| Donate Menstrual Products
We accept unopened pads, menstrual products, and hygiene supplies through our in-kind donation program.
| Share the Campaign
Help more women and girls access support by sharing this campaign with your community.
Additional Ways to Support
- You can purchase items from our Amazon wishlist and ship them directly to our office.
- Or you can mail Gift Cards to our office: Gfoundation, 347 Fifth Ave., Suite 807, New York, NY 10016
If you have further inquiries, please email us at give@gfus.org or use our contact form to get in touch.
How We Deliver Your Support
We work with trusted local shelters, refugee communities, and nonprofit partners in New York, New Jersey, and beyond to help women and girls access practical menstrual care and everyday essentials.
Working together through community partnerships
Supporters
Individuals, families, and communities who help make care possible through giving, advocacy, and encouragement.
GFoundation
Connecting resources, coordinating support, and building partnerships that strengthen local communities.
Local Partners
Trusted shelters, community organizations, and local groups serving women and families directly.
Together, support becomes care for women and families.
Women and families receive menstrual care, hygiene essentials, encouragement, and community-based support.
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FAQ
Q. What is Menstrual Hygiene Day?
Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is observed each year on May 28 to raise awareness about menstrual health and improve access to essential hygiene products for women and girls around the world. Through this campaign, GFoundation supports underserved women with menstrual care items, hygiene kits, and community support.
Q. Who receives the support?
Donations support women and girls experiencing financial hardship, including single mothers, women in shelters, refugee families, and underserved communities in the U.S. and globally.
Q. What kinds of menstrual products can I donate?
We welcome new and unopened menstrual care products such as sanitary pads, tampons, panty liners, menstrual underwear, wipes, and other hygiene essentials. Financial donations also help us prepare complete hygiene kits based on local needs.
Q. Can I make a financial donation instead of donating products?
Yes. Financial donations help us purchase menstrual care products, prepare hygiene kits, and support distribution efforts for women and girls in need. GFoundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and eligible donations are tax-deductible in the United States.
Q. How does GFoundation distribute the donations?
GFoundation works with trusted local partners, shelters, community organizations, and outreach programs to distribute menstrual care products directly to women and families who need them most.
Together, we can help women feel supported, respected, and cared for.
| Take Action for Women & Girls
- Become a Monthly Donor – Help provide ongoing menstrual care and essential support for women and girls in need.
- Give In-Kind Donation – Support women and girls with unopened pads, menstrual products, and hygiene supplies. [link]
- Share the Campaign – Help raise awareness by sharing this campaign with your community.
