Why we give Feminine Products... the Facts about Period Poverty

• 1 in 3  menstruating individuals struggled to purchase period products within the past year due to lack of income.

• Hygiene products cannot be purchased using EBT cards (food stamps)   

• 1 in 4 low-income menstruating individuals report missing work, school or similar events due to lack of access to period supplies

• Lack of access to period supplies is linked ot using substitute products (toilet paper or socks), stretching product usage, and missing important events

• Learn more at Period Power Coalition

*Source: 2018 U by Kotex survey conducted with YouGov

Why we give household goods, cleaning supplies, etc.

• The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

• List of items you can and cannot buy with SNAP EBT cards 

• Baby diapers, baby wipes, soaps, paper products, household supplies, grooming items, etc are not covered by SNAP, so we include several of these items.

United Way 2-1-1

It is recommended to call 211 for comprehensive support and information on many of the resources listed below, as well as others not listed.  211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals can call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 to receive free and confidential information on health and human services within their community.

Government Benefits & Services

Medicaid/ DSS                                                                     (704) 336-3000 

Medicaid and EBT               epass.nc.gov  (Electronic access only, not phone)                           

Health Insurance Navigators   www.ncnavigators.net           (855-733-3711)

Medicaid Transition- NC Medicaid Managed Care App

Medicaid Ombudsman-For any questions: ncmedicaidombudsman.org  877-201-3750

Medicaid Transportation                                                                (704) 336-4547

Birth Certificates                                                                             (704) 336-2819

Social Security Office                                                          (800) 772-1213

Mecklenburg Co.: Health Department & Community Resource Centers

Valerie Woodard CRC - Freedom Dr                                               (980) 314-9645

Ella Scarborough CRC- Eastway Dr                                                  980-314-8400

Mecklenburg Co. Health Departments (Appointments)                 (704) 336-6500

WIC Appointments                                                                          (704) 336-6500

WIC- Breastfeeding Counselor and Breastfeeding Classes         (704) 336-6464

Healthcare & Education

Atrium Maternity Classes and Tour                                    (704) 355-BABY

Novant Health Presbyterian Maternity Classes and Tours (704) 384-4949

Novant Presbyterian “A Nursing Mother’s Place                      (704) 384-7515

Maternity Housing

Salvation Army Center of Hope                                                      (704) 348-2560

Angel House                                                                                    (704) 392-6270

Lois Lodge   www.loislodge.org                                                  (704) 332-4003

Florence Crittenton www.fcsnc.org                              (704) 372-4663

Missionaries of Charity                                                                   (704) 531-2943

Gracious Hands                                                             (704) 962-6147      

Additional Resources & Services

Child Care Resources          https://www.childcarerrnc.org/     (704) 376-6697

Child Support Enforcement                                                (800) 992-9457

Charlotte Diaper Bank                                                         (980) 900-7364

Domestic Violence Helpline                                                (704) 332-2513

Mobile Crisis Team  (24 hours)                                      (704) 566-3410

Cardinal Innovations (24 hours)                                                (800) 939-5911

Ready, Set, Baby – Breast Feeding Classes: Register www.nutritionnc.com

Monarch Behavioral Health                                                (866) 272-7826

Center for Family/Maternal Wellness                                 (980) 495-6305

Safe Alliance (Sexual Abuse)                                               (704) 332-9034

Safe Alliance (Domestic Violence)   (24 hours)                     (980) 771-4673 

Crisis Assistance Ministries                                                 (704) 371-3001

Health For Her                                                                  (704) 372-5981

Miravia- 3737 Weona Ave                                                       (704) 525-4673

In the event of an emergency or crisis, 

please contact one of the resources below or call 911

Crisis Services (24 hours/7 days)

Mecklenburg County 24-hour Crisis Line (FREE) 1-800-510-9132

Mobile Crisys 704-566-3410 Option 1 (FREE service that will come to my location)

Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (see walk-in hours below)

Monarch Open Access Center: 5700 Executive Center Dr., Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28212 1-866-272-7826

Walk-in Hours: 8-3 Monday-Thursday, 8-1 Friday

Crisis Center (24 hours/7 days)

SECU Youth Crisis Center: 1810 Back Creek Dr., Charlotte, NC 28213 1-844-263-0050

The SECU Youth Crisis Center provides access to timely, age-appropriate, inpatient mental health care for children and adolescents, ages 6-17, both during a time of mental health crisis and beyond.

Behavioral Health Emergency Rooms (24 hours/7 days)

Behavioral Health Charlotte (704-444-2400, 501 Billingsley Road)

Novant Health Presbyterian Main (Ages 7 & up for Behavioral Health Services; 704-384-4255, 200 Hawthorne Lane)

Follow-up Counseling or Therapeutic Providers

Alliance Health 1-800-510-9132

Teen Health Connection 704-381-TEEN http://www.teenhealthconnection.org/

Grief Counseling: Kindermourn 704-376-2580 http://www.kindermourn.org/ or Hospice & Palliative Care 704-375-0100