April 30, 20216
EMS is coordinating a drive to collect feminine hygiene products for women and girls in need. They are collecting pads, tampons, and new underwear to support women’s shelters, homeless shelters, and other community programs.
Facts:
- 1 in 4 women struggle with inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products, often having to choose between buying food or period supplies
- 35 states tax menstrual supplies as non-essential items
- Food stamps do not cover menstrual products
- The average woman spends about $20 per cycle
- Access to menstrual hygiene products is both a human rights and public health issue
