Our Mission...
The Lowcountry Period Pixies’ mission is to assure that every menstruator is afforded dignity by providing period products, education, and advocacy in our area. Period.
We’re excited to announce that we’ve been chosen as the winner for the “Best of South Carolina” in the Charitable Organization Category!! We’re so honored to be chosen, as it is our passion to serve the menstruators in need in our community!
Upcoming Events:
All of these events are from 12:30 – 3:30 pm EST:
- April 18 – Goose Creek Library
- June 27 – Bees Ferry Library
- August 8 – Wando Library
- October 10 – Baxter-Patrick James Island Library
Donations for these events can be purchased from our Amazon Wish List. We accept donations of pads, tampons, liners and wipes. All must be individually wrapped.
March 7, 2025:
We are proud to participate in the International Women’s Day Event hosted by Women’s March of Charleston. We will host an informational table to provide education, resources, and awareness about period poverty. The event will begin at Quarterman Park and feature speakers and community organizations, Participants will then gather near the Park Circle Playground for a schedule drone video opportunity before taking part in a brief march along Montague, concluding back at Quarterman Park.
March 21, 2025 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM:
We are partnering with Lowcountry Youth Services Queen’s Being, along with Chucktown Fan Club, and are grateful to ReFuel for generously donating their space and time to host a large-scale community packing event. Together, our goal is to assemble 2500 period packs for I Am Voices, an organization that suppiorts women who have experienced sexual trauma. This impactful event will take place at ReFuel Market Headquarters (4105 Faber Place Drive; North Charleston) and is open to the public. Queen’s Being has been a loyal and valued community partner for many years, and we are grateful for their leadership in spearheading an event of this scale to serve such a meaningful cause.
community spotlight
It’s always amazing when our organization can have a positive impact on other organizations that are doing so much for this community. We have teamed up with the Ronald McDonald House to provide menstrual hygiene products to menstruators in need.
What is Period Poverty?
Did you know that in the US, consumers spend over $2 billion per year on menstrual products? While menstrual hygiene is a necessity, these products are NOT covered by any government program such as WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid. Many government officials do not consider access to menstrual hygiene products a basic necessity. Twenty two states do not even recognize them as “necessary items” and they are therefore taxed at higher “luxury tax”, including here in SOUTH CAROLINA!
In SC alone, over 400,000 people who menstruate live in poverty. That’s 5 million packs needed by menstruators every year just in our state. Menstruation is a key reason why people miss work and school because they do not have proper access to these necessities. Over 78% of students report that they do not have the necessary items to get through their cycle on a regular basis. A survey done in the US found that nearly 20% of all menstruators miss days of school or work each month due to their cycle and lack of access to menstrual hygiene products. The lack of these basic necessities is debilitating, embarrassing and stigmatizing for many menstruators.
Lack of access to menstrual products is an issue that has not been broached much in the United States, unlike the need for food, clothing, or even diapers. Many menstrual hygiene products are not covered under HSAs or FSAs. However, dietary items supplements, nasal strips, antacids, Viagra, corn/callus removers, first aid kits, and cough drops are all covered. Tampons and pads are the LEAST donated item to shelters. Pads are the MOST needed item. On average, people who menstruate will use over 16,000 tampons and pads over the course of their lifetime. Lack of access to these supplies leads menstruators to seek other means of menstrual protection, using old newspapers, toilet paper, old clothes, etc, to assist with menstrual protection.
It's Quite Simple...
We Collect and Distribute Menstrual Hygiene Supplies.
Period.
The Lowcountry Period Pixies accept donations of individually wrapped menstrual hygiene supplies which consist of tampons, maxi pads, hygiene wipes, and liners, which we distribute to schools and organizations throughout the tri-county area. Our mission is to assure that every menstruator is afforded dignity by providing period products, education, and advocacy in our service area. Period. We have lived up to this promise. Our organization, led by our fearless leader, Melissa Soule, began in the summer of 2018. We had our first packing event to collect supplies for Berkeley County School District. In 2018, the organization was in 44 schools statewide; now our organization provides menstrual hygiene supplies to all public schools in the tricounty area! We serve over 50 shelters, food banks, Section-8 housing facilities, mental health facilities, foster services, and other organizations. We have also partnered with The Lowcountry Blessing Box Project, where a network of volunteers “adopt” a blessing box and supply it with menstrual hygiene supplies. In our first six months, The Lowcountry Period Pixies donated 12,927 period packs to people in need in the Lowcountry. As of December 2022, we have donated more than 150,000 packs to schools, shelters, and others in the tri-county area. Click below to learn about all the ways you can volunteer with the Lowcountry Period Pixies.
Hello Period Pixies!! We are starting to fundraise by selling shirts. The start of this journey is marked by our tried-and-true logo! Over time, we will release limited-run items, but to get started, here is our Bonfire website for you to purchase your own Lowcountry Period Pixies merchandise! Please share this with your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and anyone else who might be interested.
As you know, we are an entirely volunteer-run and donation-based organization, so any purchase will help us expand our reach by demonstrating our commitment to being here for another 7 years and beyond.
