Struggling Morrisons shoppers told to ask for Sandy to get help discreetly
One Morrisons shopper said: Wish they had this when I was younger
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The amazing Ask for Sandy scheme hasn t been rolled out formally across all Morrisons stores (Image: Liverpool Echo)
Morrisons has a discreet measure in place to help shoppers who may be struggling to access sanitary products.
One shopper shared a photo of a sign spotted in a Morrisons store to Facebook group, Latest Deals, Extreme Couponing & Bargains.
The sign details a fantastic method which allows shoppers to discreetly receive sanitary products in a bid to help alleviate period poverty.
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Shoppers have praised Morrisons for launching a discreet initiative in stores which offers free period products for those in need.
In a note spotted in one of its stores, which has since gone viral on Twitter, the supermarket urges customers to simply go to the front desk and ask for a parcel that Sandy has left for you.
Then, staff will hand over an envelope with a sanitary product inside.
And it wasn t long before social media users commended the scheme, which aims to tackle period poverty. Brilliant work from some of Morrisons stores to help combat period poverty discreetly, enthused one, while a second penned: Morrisons you deserve praise for this.
Morrisons give out free sanitary products to those in need if you Ask for Sandy
If you cannot afford sanitary products then Morrisons have a new initiative by which you can get free products by asking for Sandy.
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Morrisons shoppers praise supermarket for free discreet Ask for Sandy service
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Morrisons has been praised for the move (Image: Chris Radburn/PA Wire)
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Morrisons has been praised for its new discreet period product service.
The supermarket giant has launched its own initiative to help those who may be struggling to get access to sanitary products.