NCNW Valdosta Champions Menstrual Equity with 100 Period Pouches Donated by Target
- Dec 11, 2025
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NCNW Valdosta Champions Menstrual Equity with 100 Period Pouches Donated by Target
In a powerful act of compassion and advocacy, the Valdosta–Lowndes Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) has distributed 100 period poverty pouches, donated by the Target Corporation, to local schools in Valdosta — addressing a silent crisis affecting countless students: lack of access to menstrual care.
With this donation, NCNW is not only delivering essential hygiene products but also taking a firm stand for health equity, student dignity, and educational access.
First Delivery: Valdosta High School Receives 60 Pouches on December 4
On December 4, 2025, the Dorothy I. Height Committee of NCNW proudly delivered 60 period poverty pouches to Valdosta High School, reinforcing its commitment to student wellness and empowerment.
This initial drop-off ensured students at Valdosta High School had access to the products they need to feel secure, dignified, and supported throughout the school day.
Second Delivery: Newbern Middle School Receives 40 Pouches on December 9
The remaining 40 pouches were delivered to Newbern Middle School on December 9, 2025, extending NCNW’s outreach and impact across the community.
These deliveries mark a proactive, student-centered response to the ongoing issue of period poverty, which continues to affect educational outcomes and personal well-being for students across South Georgia.
Understanding Period Poverty — And Why It’s a Crisis
Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products due to financial hardship. It impacts students in both urban and rural areas — including here in Lowndes County — who may miss school, use unsafe materials, or struggle with shame and isolation.
Why it matters:
1 in 4 students in the U.S. has missed school because they didn’t have access to period products.
Many are forced to use unsanitary substitutes, risking infection and long-term health effects.
Period products are still taxed in Georgia, increasing barriers for low-income families.
Students facing period poverty often experience emotional distress, reduced confidence, and lost instructional time.
Target’s Gift, NCNW’s Mission
Thanks to the generosity of the Target Corporation, NCNW was able to turn this donation into immediate support for vulnerable students. But for NCNW, this goes beyond a single act of giving — it’s a continuation of its 90-year legacy of serving women, families, and communities with purpose.
The Dorothy I. Height Committee spearheaded this initiative as part of NCNW’s commitment to health equity, youth advocacy, and service through action.
A Call to Action
NCNW believes no student should ever have to choose between their education and their dignity. This project is a model for how schools, corporations, and community organizations can work together to eliminate period poverty — one pouch, one student, one school at a time.
As NCNW continues its efforts, we invite:
Local businesses to support menstrual equity programs
Legislators to remove the tax on menstrual products in Georgia
Community members to join the movement by advocating for access and education
About NCNW
Founded in 1935 by legendary educator and civil rights leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is a nonprofit organization of organizations with over two million members worldwide. NCNW is dedicated to empowering women of African descent, their families, and communities through advocacy, education, community service, and leadership development.
The Valdosta–Lowndes Metropolitan Section of NCNW carries this mission forward locally through impactful programs that address health disparities, economic justice, youth empowerment, and social equity.
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