Project Description

ELIMINATING PERIOD POVERTY IN IREDELL COUNTY

Together, we will close the period disadvantage gap by providing access to free period products in school restrooms.

What is Period Poverty?

Period poverty is limted or inadequate accerss to menstrual products as a result of financial constraings or negative socio-cultural stigmas associated with menstruation.

Why Help Students?

How to Get Involved

Be a Donor

It costs $17 per year to supply one student with products. your financial contribution will be used to purchase period products that go into Iredell County Schools.

Be an Advocate

Write your local representative to let them know the importance of working toward equity for students who menstruate.

Be a Voice

Learn about period poverty in schools and tell others about the need. Get them excited to help too!

All donations should be sent to United Way of Iredell and add Red Cart in note.

  • Use QR code to the left for online payment link.
  • Text 41444 with the message of RedCartProject (all one word).

Interested?

Email [email protected] for more information on the Red Cart Project.