“What I discovered through my direct work with clients on the ground was that many of the women Food Bank serves would forgo buying essentials like diapers and menstrual care products to help feed their families and keep the lights on. This was particularly true in female-led households with no spouse present, where the median income in New York City is 31% lower than a male-led household with no spouse present. It’s worth noting, too, that neither diapers nor menstrual care products can be purchased using SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps).”
– Food Bank Board Member Katie Lee


Food Bank launched “Woman to Woman” in 2016 with chef, author, and Food Bank Board Member Katie Lee. The award-winning campaign helps women and girls in New York City access period products and hygiene essentials, which can be prohibitively expensive for those already struggling to afford basic necessities like food and rent.
At a time when nearly 1 million women and girls are facing poverty in New York City, it’s more important than ever for us to stand with our neighbors in need. Keep reading below to see how YOU can get involved in this vital work.

Throughout the year, we make it a priority to provide our clients with hygiene kits packed with the items so often left behind in the race to pay rent and put food on the table. Your support helps us to secure essentials like:
- Period Products (like tampons, pads, sanitary napkins, pantyliners, menstrual cups, and period underwear).
- Infant and Baby Essentials (like diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, breast pumps, diaper cream, swaddles, and blankets).
- Basic Hygiene Products (like neutral-smelling soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper).

HELP AMPLIFY OUR EFFORTS
We need you to spread the word to your network on social media! Below is sample messaging you can use to help support our Woman to Woman campaign.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR IMPACT?
100% of donations go toward providing access to menstrual hygiene and personal care products for the women we serve.

DONATE
Your gift will help provide access to basic necessities for people who menstruate all across the city.

FUNDRAISE
Create a personal page to get your friends and family involved in our mission.

GIVE VIA AMAZON
Give menstrual hygiene and other personal care products via our Amazon Wishlist. The items will be shipped directly to our network of member agencies when you buy!