Woolworths Bathurst and Woolworths Bathurst City Centre will partner with Share the Dignity to provide essential support to women experiencing period poverty as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The economic and financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic has meant that even more women are having to make the choice between buying food or sanitary items.
During August, the Dignity Drive will run across all Woolworths supermarkets, giving customers the opportunity to donate sanitary items via collection boxes in store.
Woolworths will also donate five cents from the sale of pads, tampons and liners in August, with Woolworths Bathurst and Woolworths Bathurst City Centre group manager Scott Clayton saying the supermarkets are proud to be partnering with Share the Dignity.
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"At a time when community support and kindness is more important than ever, we are incredibly proud to be partnering with Share the Dignity for the August Dignity Drive," he said.
"We're always amazed by the generosity of our customers and the support they show for our Dignity Drives.
"It's this small act of kindness that goes such a long way in supporting vulnerable girls and women across Bathurst."
Share the Dignity reports that there's been a 54 per cent increase in the number of charities registering for the August Dignity Drive, when compared to the previous drive held back in March.
During that drive, Woolworths customers across NSW donate over 12,100 sanitary products, which where distributed to girls and women who couldn't afford to buy sanitary items.
Share the Dignity volunteer state leader Leanne Pitt-Barile said the coronavirus will result in more women and girls in Bathurst not being able to buy sanitiser products.
"COVID-19 continues to have a profound impact on communities across Australia and it's so important that we come together to help those in need during these difficult times," she said.
"Through no fault of their own, more women and girls in Bathurst are not going to be able to afford basic essentials and will have to resort to toilet paper, socks or washers to deal with their period."
Woolworths has partnered with Share the Dignity since early 2019 and, in partnership with its customers, has raised more than $1.3million for the charity.
