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Working to
Eliminate Period Poverty
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.
ADVOCACY
GHGP pushes for policy, systems, and legal reforms to advance menstrual equity.
EDUCATION
We equip learners of all ages with the knowledge to understand their bodies and manage their periods safely.
We educate the public about period poverty and its profound effects on all aspects of life.
DISTRIBUTION
Our period product distribution program ensures individuals have the supplies they need to attend work, school, and fully participate in daily life.
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?
$100 - $150
The cost of disposable period products needed for one person for one year.
Nearly 1 in 4
menstruating students suffers from period poverty.
4.5 Million
Number of menstrual care items GHGP has distributed.
0
states requiring basic menstrual mangement education.
86%
of people who say they have unexpectedly started their periods in public.
Make A Real Change In Someone’s Life
Donate Money
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Educate
Just learning about Period Poverty? Looking for info for your local project? Would your students benefit from a workshop? We’ve got you covered!
Donate Products
Your product donations help us provide product support to people in need.
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
Girls Helping Girls. Period. depends on, and is grateful for, our relationships with organizations, companies, and brands that support our programming. We simply would not be able to help as many partner agencies and individuals without these critical partnerships.
The GHGP Blog
SNAP Cuts and Period Poverty: The Hidden Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill
The Big Beautiful Bill (signed July 4, 2025) makes historic cuts to the SNAP program, removing $186 billion in nutrition funding over the next decade. While it doesn’t mention menstrual products, its impact on period poverty, food insecurity, and menstrual health...
Ending Period Poverty- What Does Making a Difference Look Like?
GHGP started nearly a decade ago when my family learned that students in our school were regularly missing school due to a lack of period supplies. We had such a phenomenal response to our request for community donations that we were able to make a significant...
What “Choice” Means to Me
By Hazel, Age 30 At 29 years old I made the personal decision to have my tubes removed. I know it's an iffy subject as some women can't get pregnant or have to go through horrible treatments to get help with it. But it taught me so much about the process and myself....
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