Dignity Grows 

Did you Know.... 

• One in five American women can't afford menstrual supplies and toiletries. This inability creates barriers to education, employment and social connections. Feeling shame, some girls stay home from school during their periods,  while women miss work, often losing wages. Government benefits like SNAP don't cover these necessities and they are rarely donated. Each Dignity Tote holds a month’s supply of sanitary pads and tampons, toothpaste and a toothbrush, a bar of soap, deodorant and shampoo. 

• These bags are life-changing for the individual giving them a sense of respect and self-worth. Women, girls and all menstruators gain confidence and thrive when they can engage in daily activities without worrying about their periods. Studies among girls who receive monthly totes have shown that there is 23% less school missed due to lack of menstrual products, women report they miss fewer work hours each month, teen athletes do not miss practice and/or games. Recipients are able to plan their daily schedules without interruption.