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Period Power Project Kicks off April 11

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[April 1, 2026]



Help Address Period Poverty in Portland this April – One Donation at a Time

Positive Charge! PDX launches 3rd Annual Period Power Project with community-wide collection drive

Beginning April 11, the organization will launch its third annual Period Power Project, a community-wide effort to collect period products and distribute one-month kits to area social service agencies that will get them into the hands of individuals and families in need.

The collection will run through May 10, with 10+ drop-off locations across the region, making it easy for community members to participate while running everyday errands.

“Something as basic as period products is still out of reach for many in our community,” said Abby Menashe, board member and volunteer with Positive Charge! PDX. “We’re inviting people to take a simple action: clean out cupboards, pick up an extra item at the store, and help ensure others have access to these essential supplies.”

According to national data, more than two in five people struggle to afford period products, and federal assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC do not cover these items. A recent study found that period poverty is especially severe for teens.

Community members can participate in several ways:

  • Drop off individually wrapped period products at participating local businesses: April 18, 25, and 26.

  • Purchase items online through the project’s wish list.

  • Donate funds to support bulk purchasing of supplies.

  • Grab a “Cocktail for a Cause” during all of April at The Sports Bra.

  • Host a collection drive at school, workplace, or place of worship.

  • Attend a Community Packing Party at Ida B. Wells High School on May 16 to assemble period kits and create cards of encouragement. RSVP requested.


Last year, the Period Power Project mobilized more than 100 volunteers and resulted in the distribution of over 2,200 one-month kits through nonprofit partners across the Portland metro area. This year’s effort aims to expand that impact even further through increased community participation and expanded collection locations.

For a full list of drop-off sites and ways to participate, visit www.PositiveChargePDX.org/PeriodPower2026. The initiative aligns with Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 11–17) and World Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28).

Who benefits?

Donations will be delivered for distribution to local partners such as Neighborhood House, PCC’s Student Basic Needs Center, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Clinics, Catholic Charities Refugee Services, and more.

About the sponsors

Positive Charge! PDX is a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to community-driven initiatives that amplify kindness and create meaningful local impact. For this initiative, PC! PDX is proud to partner with PERIOD. The Menstrual Movement, Operation Reproductive Health at Oregon State University’s College of Pharmacy, Portland Community College’s Student Basic Needs Center, The Sports Bra, Portland Cherry Bombs FC, Portland Bangers FC, and Portland Pickles Baseball. Ida B. Wells High School’s Positive Charge club and Jackson and Gray middle schools are helping to drive collections.

For more information, contact:

Volunteer | Board Member

 
 
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