Black Friday Period Essentials Giveaway

What’s better than a blowout Black Friday sale? A FREE period essentials giveaway! This Black Friday, we’ll be seeing red at the McConnell Library in Sydney. Visit us on November 29th from 10 am to 5 pm (or while supplies last) and receive up to two free boxes of pads and tampons.

Please note there is a strict limit of two packages of products per person. This allows us to extend the opportunity to as many community members as possible. We are unable to reserve or hold products. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

At CBRL, we know that reducing barriers and increasing access to menstrual products helps create more equitable experiences for everyone in our communities. A recent survey found that 1 in 4 Canadians who menstruate say they have experienced period poverty, and report having to choose between purchasing menstrual products or paying for other essentials, such as food or housing. Another study by researchers at the IWK in Halifax reported that menstrual poverty has a significant impact on adolescents in Nova Scotia. These findings emphasize the importance of CBRL’s role in offering barrier-free access to menstrual supplies.

CBRL recently received funding through the United Way’s Urgent Food & Essentials fund. The Department of Community Services provided funding to United Ways across Nova Scotia for urgent food and essentials. United Way Cape Breton created a grant opportunity with those funds that supported many local organizations. UWCB not only oversaw the granting process but also answered questions and provided support to the busy non-profit sector through the process – it couldn’t have been done without them! We know many folks in our communities are struggling with insecurity of all types, and this fund allows us to reach more folks who need help.