Period Poverty Packs — Bulk Menstrual Hygiene Kits for Charities, Councils & Public Sector Organisations
Period poverty is one of the most pressing welfare challenges in the UK today. Research by Plan International found that 1 in 10 girls aged 14–21 cannot afford period products and are forced to improvise with makeshift alternatives. For women in homeless shelters, domestic violence refuges, food banks, refugee centres, and council-supported housing, access to menstrual products is not a given — it is a lifeline. Toiletry Packs Period Poverty Packs exist to help organisations close that gap: ready-made, ready-to-distribute, and available with no minimum order. Each Period Poverty Pack is presented in a branded pink striped paper bag, sealed with a Thank You sticker, and contains:
- 2 x Tampons (individually wrapped)
- 2 x Sanitary Pads (individually wrapped)
- 2 x Biodegradable Luxury Hand Wipe Sachets (certified to EN1276 — kills 99.999% of bacteria)
- 1 x Sanitary Disposal Bag
Pricing improves with volume. There is no minimum order requirement.
Who Orders Period Poverty Packs from Toiletry Packs?
Our Period Poverty Packs are ordered by a wide range of organisations committed to menstrual dignity and period equality: Charities and voluntary organisations — including food banks, community hygiene banks, menstrual health charities, and period poverty initiatives distributing free products to women and girls in need across the UK. Women's refuges and domestic violence shelters — organisations supporting survivors of domestic abuse rely on ready-made period dignity packs to ensure women arriving in crisis have immediate access to essential hygiene products, without the trauma of having to ask. Homeless shelters and night shelters — hostels, night shelters, and outreach teams supporting homeless women stock Period Poverty Packs as part of essential hygiene provision; the pack format means products can be handed out discreetly and with dignity. Refugee centres and asylum seeker support services — organisations supporting female refugees, asylum seekers, and women in temporary Home Office accommodation procure period packs as part of essential welcome and hygiene kits. With over 100,000 asylum applications recorded in the UK in recent years, demand from this sector continues to grow. Local councils and public sector bodies — over 80 councils across the UK have active period poverty programmes. Our packs are suitable for distribution through Children and Families Centres, libraries, leisure centres, community hubs, and housing support teams. Food banks and Trussell Trust partners — food banks routinely include period products in hygiene parcels. Our pre-packed Period Poverty Packs simplify the process and ensure consistent, dignified provision. NHS trusts and public health teams — sexual health clinics, community midwifery services, and women's health teams distribute period packs as part of patient-facing hygiene support. Schools, colleges, and universities — educational settings procuring period products for students under the Department for Education's free period products scheme or local authority funding. Housing associations and supported living providers — organisations managing supported accommodation for vulnerable women include period packs in welcome and ongoing hygiene provision.
Why Period Poverty Packs Matter
Period poverty does not discriminate. It affects schoolgirls, women in work, survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, women experiencing homelessness, and those navigating the cost-of-living crisis. A pre-packed Period Poverty Pack removes one barrier: the moment of having to ask for individual products, explain a need, or go without. The pink striped paper bag is deliberate — it is discreet, distinctive, and dignified. The UK Government's own Period Poverty Taskforce recognises that systemic supply to frontline organisations is essential. Toiletry Packs supplies those organisations directly, with no minimum order, transparent pricing, and delivery within 3 working days of payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Period Poverty Pack? A Period Poverty Pack — also known as a Period Dignity Pack or Menstruation Pack — is a pre-assembled collection of menstrual hygiene products supplied to charities, refuges, shelters, councils, and other organisations for distribution to women and girls who cannot afford or access period products. Our pack contains 2 tampons, 2 sanitary pads, 2 biodegradable hand wipe sachets, and a sanitary disposal bag, all presented in a pink striped paper bag. Can charities and non-profit organisations order without a minimum quantity? Yes. Toiletry Packs operates with no minimum order requirement. Charities, food banks, and volunteer-run organisations can order as few units as needed. Pricing improves with volume — 100 units at £1.99 each, 500 units at £1.79 each (all prices exclude VAT and delivery). Are Period Poverty Packs suitable for refugee centres and asylum seeker support services? Yes. Our packs are widely used by organisations supporting female refugees and asylum seekers in Home Office accommodation, dispersal housing, and community settings. The pack format is discreet, culturally neutral in presentation, and contains universally appropriate menstrual products. How quickly are Period Poverty Packs despatched? All orders are despatched within 3 working days of receipt of payment. NHS trusts and established public sector clients may apply for a credit account. Can Period Poverty Packs be included in a larger hygiene kit or welcome pack? Yes. Many of our customers combine Period Poverty Packs with our standard Toiletry Kits to create comprehensive hygiene welcome packs for women arriving in shelters, refuges, or supported accommodation. Contact us to discuss bulk pricing on combined orders."
