For every purchase of U by Kotex or Thinx at
Walgreens, U by Kotex and Thinx will each donate two products to
Alliance for Period Supplies to help fight period poverty
CHICAGO, April 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a study by Alliance
for Period Supplies (APS), one in three women struggle to purchase
period products, a need that has only increased since 2018. Over
one-third (38%) of low-income women report missing work, school, or
similar events due to lack of access to period
supplies.1
As a result, Kimberly-Clark's U by Kotex® and Thinx® brands are
teaming up with Walgreens to help end period poverty and raise
awareness for the growing need of access to period care products.
Through June 30, 2024, for every U by
Kotex or Thinx product purchased in-store or online at Walgreens,
two period products will be donated to Alliance for Period
Supplies2. Alliance for Period Supplies, a program of
National Diaper Bank Network, works with more than 125 independent
nonprofit member organizations to distribute period products
through schools, youth camps, shelters, and other community
organizations around the country to help those who need them
most.
"Kimberly-Clark's commitment to menstrual hygiene began more
than 100 years ago with the introduction of the disposable sanitary
pad," said Nicole Pawlukowsky, vice
president of U by Kotex and Thinx. "As founding member of Alliance
for Period Supplies, we are committed to helping end help end
period poverty with great retail partners like Walgreens. Together,
we strive to empower women through advocacy and accessible
solutions."
In 2018, U by Kotex® became the founding sponsor of Alliance for
Period Supplies, an initiative of the National Diaper Bank Network.
Since its launch, Alliance for Period Supplies and its allied
programs have distributed more than 50 million U by Kotex period
products with the support of retail partners like Walgreens.
"Many people in the United
States are unaware that period poverty is an issue. To help
address the ongoing need for period products, Walgreens and
Kimberly-Clark are proud to team up to support Alliance for Period
Supplies," said Asha Saujani,
Walgreens® Category Manager for Health & Wellness. "We join
Kimberly-Clark in its' pursuit to help end period poverty and thank
them for their support and efforts to drive awareness."
To purchase U by Kotex or Thinx products at Walgreens, please
visit the period care aisle in your local Walgreens store or order
online at Walgreens.com. For more information and to learn about
more ways you can support the Alliance for Period Supplies, please
visit AllianceForPeriodSupplies.org.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's
most essential needs, we create products that help individuals
experience more of what is important to them. Our portfolio of
brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle,
Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve,
Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2
share positions in approximately 80 countries. We use sustainable
practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities,
and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud
to be recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies
by Ethisphere for the fifth year in a row. To keep up with the
latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history
of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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1 According to a 2021 U by Kotex survey
conducted with YouGov
2 Up to one million products. See
AllianceForPeriodSupplies.org for more details. Offer valid
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