Photo: Goderich Library
A taskforce is looking to address period poverty in Huron County this Fall.
The Huron-Perth Period Poverty Taskforce is hosting a pilot project, beginning October 16th.
During this pilot project, select locations, including all library locations in Huron and Perth Counties, will have menstrual products available in washrooms to all students, visitors, and patrons for free.
“Period Poverty” is a term that refers to the lack of access to menstrual products due to cost or other barriers.
Research indicates almost two thirds of people who menstruate in Canada have missed work or school because of lack of access to necessary hygiene products.