Donation Guidelines
Flow Forward
Thank you for considering a donation to Flow Forward! Your generosity helps ensure that everyone has access to essential menstrual hygiene products. Please review our guidelines below to make sure your donation can be accepted and distributed to those in need.
What We Accept
We welcome donations of new, unopened menstrual hygiene products, including:
- ✓Pads (all sizes)
- ✓Tampons (all absorbencies)
- ✓Menstrual cups
- ✓Period underwear (new, in original packaging)
- ✓Panty liners
- ✓Reusable cloth pads (new only)
We also accept:
- ✓Wipes
- ✓New underwear (all sizes, in original packaging)
- ✓Pain relief products
- ✓Hot water bottles and heating pads (new only)
Product Requirements
All donated items must be:
- •New and unopened in their original packaging
- •Unexpired with a minimum of 6 months until expiration date
- •Free from damage such as torn packaging or water damage
What We Cannot Accept
For health and safety reasons, we cannot accept:
- ✗Opened or used products of any kind
- ✗Expired products
- ✗Products with damaged or compromised packaging
Ethical Standards
Flow Forward does not accept products from:
- ✗Companies engaged in discriminatory or unethical practices
- ✗Items designed to shame, stigmatize, or misinform about menstraul health
- ✗All donations are logged and tracked to ensure fair and transparent distribution
How to Donate
Donations can be dropped off at approved Flow Forward drives, events, or collection sites
For large-scale donations, please contact the Flow Forward leadership team for coordination
Shipping donations is allowed, but donors are responsible for postage
Questions?
If you have questions about donating or aren't sure if your items qualify, please reach out to us:
Email: flowforward101@gmail.com
Phone: (202) 553-4861
Every donation makes a difference.
Thank you for helping us break down barriers to menstrual equity and dignity.
