Data Tracking
In an effort to ensure products are evenly distributed among the county, please fill out the form below, which asks which organization collected products, which organization received products, how many products were collected, and what types were collected. Responses will appear on the Google Sheet, linked below. Please view the responses of others before deciding where to distribute.
You can view the responses of the Google Form. This will allow you to see where donations have been distributed, along with which organizations it may be helpful to reach out to if you are in need of supplies.
Where to Donate
Not sure where to donate your supplies? Refer to the box below for organizations we know of that can accept products and distribute them amongst their population. If you are an organization that would like to be included in this list, please contact us at stmaryspartnership@gmail.com
Food pantries may also be interested in accepting donations. For a list of food pantries in the county, please visit this link.
| Organization | Contact Name | Contact Phone Number | Contact Email Address |
| St. Mary’s County Libraries | Nicole Bega | 301-863-8188 Ext. 5108 | nbega@stmalib.org |
| Department of Social Services | Holly Chaconas | 443-615-4916 | holly.chaconas@maryland.gov |
| St. Mary’s County Schools | Tammy Metclaf | 301-475-5511 Ext. 32150 | tbmetclaf@smcps.org |
| St. Mary’s College of Maryland | Jess Jolly | 240-895-2159 | jljolly@smcm.edu |
| The Health Hub | Chris Shea | 240-956-8886 | Christopher.shea@maryland.gov |
An email that can be used to ask an organization if they would like to receive donations:
Dear _______,
My name is [name], and I represent [organization]. I am reaching out today to inquire about your organization’s interest in receiving free menstrual products to distribute to the community members you serve.
The Period Equity Initiative started to address accessibility concerns regarding period products, such as pads, tampons, menstrual cups, period underwear, etc. The initiative also hopes to provide advocacy and education surrounding menstruation so that women and girls can lead lives with dignity.
Our organization recently completed a donation drive for menstrual products and has collected [number of each type of product (pads, tampons, etc.)]. We have products to share, and would love to provide you all with some of these products to those you serve who may need them!
If interested, please let us know what products your organization could use and when we can schedule a date and time to drop off these products.
Your organization’s efforts to help those in need build a stronger, more equitable community. We truly appreciate the compassion and commitment that drive your work every day!
Warm regards,
[your name here]
Keep in mind
- Some organizations, like libraries, will allow you to drop off products at one location, and they can distribute them among the other locations
- Products take up a lot of space! Before the drive is over, it is a good idea to have a game plan for where the products will go.
- It can be helpful to know where they are going before you start the drive, because you can ask for more specific products (such as teen sizes if they are going to schools)
- Remember to take pictures of the products you collected! Try posting a thank-you on social media with photos of the donated products. Remember to obtain the consent of anyone in the photos before you post them.