Donations that make a difference to girls, women

Throughout March, Women’s History month, Lincolnshire-based Vernon Area Public Library is collecting feminine hygiene products including tampons, sanitary napkins, liners and wipes for distribution at the Vernon Township Food Pantry.

According to the nonprofit Chicago Period Project, the lack of access to feminine hygiene products is often a misunderstood or an utterly unknown issue in the United States. These products are necessities for females but are not available in many schools, shelters, and emerging communities to women and girls in need. Feminine hygiene products are one of the least donated items to homeless and women’s shelters.

Residents of Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove and surrounding communities are encouraged to contribute to this important collection through March 31. Bins are conveniently situated just inside the library lobby at 300 Olde Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire. All donations will be collected by Vernon Township for distribution to pantry clients.