Dignity.
Access.
Action.
Across Canada, too many women, girls, and gender-diverse people are being left behind, going without easy access to basic health products, ignored in moments of crisis, or forgotten in calls for justice.
No One forgotten highlights Shoppers Drug Mart’s support for Indigenous solutions to end violence against women, girls and two-spirit peoples (MMIWG2S+) and commitment to deliver free menstrual products in schools, shelters and indigenous communities across the country.
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Why It Matters
The Inability to afford menstrual products holds women and girls back from participating in daily
activities, such as sports or attending school.
Lack of access to menstrual products is closely linked to poverty and disproportionately impacts youth, single mothers, Indigenous peoples, Black and other racialized communities, immigrants, people experiencing homelessness, people living with disabilities, gender diverse individuals, and those who live in remote areas.*
Indigenous women are four times more likely than non-Indigenous women to be victims of violence.***
*Beyond the pad: The real price of period poverty in Canada
** An Assessment of Menstrual-Related Needs in Northern Communities
*** Ending the critical situation of violence, disappearance, and murder of First Nations women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
Impacts
Shoppers Drug Mart Menstrual Equity Initiatives in Ontario schools
of students indicated that access to free menstrual products at school increased their attendance.
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of students indicated that access to free menstrual products at school increased their participation in extracurricular activities.
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of students indicated that access to free menstrual products at school increased their mental health and well-being.
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This significant commitment extended by Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health is an example of how corporations and their charitable efforts can contribute to ending violence, racism and discrimination against Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people and action reconciliation with real, tangible support.
Minister Nahanni Fontaine, Government of Manitoba. 
Thanks to the leadership of the Government of Manitoba and the ongoing work of community partners, we are proud to play a role in advancing a more sustained approach to healing and empowerment for Indigenous women, girls, and 2Spirit peoples across the province.
President of Shoppers Drug Mart
Thank you for providing products for the students and removing one barrier from their lives that may stop them from attending class.
It’s helped them meet their hygienic needs. It also gets students to come to school when they are on their period.
Because every one deserves care. And no one should be forgotten.
2024
Highlights
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Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health announces agreement with the Manitoba Government to support families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirit Peoples (MMIWG2S+)
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Eliminating period poverty, one community at a time
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Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health donates $500,000 to Moon Time Connections
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This significant commitment extended by Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health is an example of how corporations and their charitable efforts can contribute to ending violence, racism and discrimination against Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people and action reconciliation with real, tangible support.
Minister Nahanni Fontaine, Government of Manitoba
We’re incredibly grateful to both Shoppers Drug Mart® and Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health for allocating additional funding to ensure we can continue reaching remote and northern Indigenous menstruators with much-needed support.
Nicole White, founder of Moon Time Connections
Stories Shared. Change Inspired.
Be the Voice That Carries
You’ve seen the stories. Now help share them.
When we amplify the voices of women and communities too often overlooked, we build a country where no one is forgotten.
Support this movement by sharing the videos and stories you see online. Use your platform to spotlight Shoppers Drug Mart’s commitment to dignity, equity, and impact.
Be the Voice That Carries
You’ve seen the stories. Now help share them.
When we amplify the voices of women and communities too often overlooked, we build a country where no one is forgotten.
Support this movement by sharing the videos and stories you see online. Use your platform to spotlight Shoppers Drug Mart’s commitment to dignity, equity, and impact.