The group Periodpalooza is leading the accessibility efforts. With one permanent "period pantry" on the West Side, now the group is spreading donation efforts across the city.
Chiflada's Cocktail Bar and the Periodpalooza organization created a "period" pantry on West Martin Street. People can get free period products and leave donations.
The Alliance for Period Supplies reports one in three low-income people who are menstruating miss work, school, or important events because they can't afford tampons, pads, liners, or adult diapers.