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Period equity is expanding in Texas. Austin schools are the latest to provide free pads and tampons.

August 9, 2022

The school district joins a national movement to provide equal access to period supplies. Austin, TX (August 2022) – When Austin public school students return to classes this month, they will find a new amenity awaiting them in the bathrooms: dispensers of free maxi pads and tampons. Over the summer, Austin Independent School District spent about $85,000…

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The Monthlies Project is Committed to Ending Period Poverty in the Fox Cities

July 26, 2022

The Monthlies Project is Committed to Ending Period Poverty in the Fox Cities A new fund has been established to raise money to distribute menstrual health products to local schools   Appleton, WI (July 2022) – The Monthlies Project is a new community initiative aimed at providing menstrual health products to school-aged students and bringing…

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Local organizations get proactive ahead of area tampon shortage

June 14, 2022

FOX CITIES, Wis. (June 2022) – The latest supply chain issue noticed around the country is a shortage of feminine hygiene products. In the Fox Valley, most shelves are still full of the products, but suppliers say it’s only a matter of time before those same shelves empty out. Walgreens issued a statement to Action…

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