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Working to
Eliminate Period Poverty
People in communities across the United States are missing school and work simply because they can’t afford basic necessities to manage their periods.
Pads, tampons, and menstrual cups are not covered by benefit programs (like SNAP), and some families are forced to cut back on these critical health maintenance items or prioritize other, equally critical purchases.
At Girls Helping Girls. Period., we believe menstrual health leads to overall health. And human dignity.
We’re dedicated to educating people about the need, collecting/distributing products, and advocating for systemic change.
We supply products to food pantries, social services agencies, and community groups, and we offer workshops and consulting on sustainable, affordable menstrual management solutions to individuals, schools, and companies.
It’s time to wipe out period poverty. What will you do to help?
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The GHGP Blog
Wrong Answer. Try Again.
Recently I asked a school nurse, "Why are pads and tampons kept in your office, and not the bathrooms, where they are needed?" The answer won't surprise you, and I'll bet it's the same answer most of you would get if you walked into a local school. Still the response...
Is Your Period Sustainable?
It is hard to overstate just how big an impact our periods are having on the planet. In the last decade or so, there is a mountain of evidence that has piled up regarding menstrual products' effects on the environment and if we're being honest, we have to take some of...