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UNITED WAY OF THUNDER BAY, WITH SUPPORT FROM THUNDER BAY & DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL AND OPP, ARE PROUD TO PRESENT OUR ANNUAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AND COLLECTION DRIVE

1 in 7 individuals struggle to get period products. They are the least donated YET most requested item at Food banks. Be part of the SOLUTION to help end PERIOD POVERTY in our community.

ADVOCATE … DONATE … COLLECT
March 1ST – 15TH

We will be collecting menstrual hygiene products at the following locations:

  • Sleeping Giant Brewing Company 712 Macdonell St
  • United Way Thunder Bay 1006-715 Hewitson St
  • Shout Media #204-37 S. Cumberland St
  • Carol’s Cakes 110 Waterloo St. S
  • RBC Branches

OPP detachments will be collecting product to be distributed to local food banks in N.W.O Region as part of a United Way Of Thunder Bay initiative.

OTHER EVENTS: FEMININE HYGIENE COLLECTION DRIVE THROUGH AND DROP OFF

OPSEU /SEFPO 326 MEMORIAL AVE (BESIDE SHOPPERS DRUGMART ON MEMORIAL)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8th
STARTING AT 5PM IN THE PARKING LOT

For more info, please visit: https://www.uwaytbay.ca/event/tampon-tuesday-2023/?event_date=2023-03-01

OR

Scan the QR code below to make a direct donation

OPEN FOR TAKE OUT EVERY WEDNESDAY “PIEROGI DAYS” at the Polish Combatant’s Association Branch no.1, 209 N. Cumberland St. delicious pierogi, cabbage rolls and our vegan beet soup etc. Call 807-345-1861. Polish hospitality at its best!!!

Every Wednesday, the Goods & Co. Market will be transformed into a fun, free space for you to bring your little ones. Expect play areas, crafts, special kids meals on offer, and soft crawl areas for your extra tinies. Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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