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Period poverty is 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 as a result of lack of access to necessary products. Due to stigma surrounding menstruation, these issues are often not discussed.
The Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task force will unite various organizations across Huron-Perth (including United Way Perth Huron, Huron Women's Shelter, Optimism Place, Stratford Public Library, Huron County Library, Avon Maitland District School Board and others) to find and implement solutions to period poverty, ensuring equitable access to quality menstrual supplies for all who need them in our service area. The group will engage in a range of activities, from resource sharing to improving access to current supply, to advocating for broader, more systemic long-term solutions for Huron-Perth. The goal is to achieve reliable access to free, appropriate menstrual supplies for all who need them, across Huron-Perth.
Period poverty is 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 as a result of lack of access to necessary products. Due to stigma surrounding menstruation, these issues are often not discussed.
The Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task force will unite various organizations across Huron-Perth (including United Way Perth Huron, Huron Women's Shelter, Optimism Place, Stratford Public Library, Huron County Library, Avon Maitland District School Board and others) to find and implement solutions to period poverty, ensuring equitable access to quality menstrual supplies for all who need them in our service area. The group will engage in a range of activities, from resource sharing to improving access to current supply, to advocating for broader, more systemic long-term solutions for Huron-Perth. The goal is to achieve reliable access to free, appropriate menstrual supplies for all who need them, across Huron-Perth.
FREE menstrual products are available at this library.
From October 2023-February 2024, this location is supplying free menstrual products to anyone who needs them. We want to learn if this is a service that people will use. We are offering free menstrual products to:
Recognize that menstrual products are a necessity, not a luxury
Reduce the stigma associated with menstruation
Address Period Poverty
This may become an on-going service, so we need your input! This short questionnaire is completely anonymous. You will not be identified in any way. All thoughts, comments and ideas are welcome.
