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I asked for a ‘white envelope’ in three Tesco stores and left feeling disappointed
02.03.2023 - 16:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
As the cost of living crisis continues, it’s reported that one in eight people who menstruate say it is likely that they will be unable to afford period products this year, according to a study by YouGov.
As a result, many are turning to hygiene banks, charities and in some cases, discreet supermarket schemes in a bid to tide them over during their monthly cycle. Last year, we tescted the Morrisons ‘package for Sandy’ scheme, which sees shoppers ask a customer service employee for the discreet codeword in exchange for an emergency sanitary towel or two.
Last week, Tesco appeared to confirm a similar initiative in their stores - but when Manchester Evening News went to see if it really works, our reporter Bethan Shufflebotham was left feeling a little disappointed and embarrassed.
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The scheme was spotted on social media over the last few weeks, chiefly, a photograph apparently taken from a Tesco toilet cubicle of a poster which read: “To combat period poverty, Tesco want to ensure everyone has access to sanitary products. If you are in need, please go to the customer service desk and ask for a white envelope. No questions will be asked."
Twitter user Niall Love tweeted the supermarket giant for confirmation, writing: “@Tesco is this true about asking for a "White envelope" For Sanitary products?”
To which Tesco’s official and verified account replied: “Hi Naill, thanks for getting in touch. To answer your question, yes this is correct, all a customer needs to do is to ask at our customer services and there will be no questions asked, it's in a effort to tackle period poverty as they are given free of charge. TY - Ian”
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