Photo: Goderich Library
Libraries across Huron County are taking part in an initiative to stop period poverty.
Residents are invited to drop off new, unopened packages of commonly used period products to any Huron County Library branch during regular hours of operation.
Products in need include new and unopened:
- Tampons, pads, and liners for a variety of menstrual flow needs
- Menstrual cups and discs
- Period underwear in a variety of sizes
An Amazon shopping page has also been created, where shoppers can select and pay for products that will then be delivered by Amazon directly to the Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task Force.
“Period Poverty” is a term that refers to the lack of access to menstrual products due to cost or other barriers.
Research finds almost two thirds of people who menstruate in Canada have missed work or school because of lack of access to necessary hygiene products.