Tampa's "period pantry" provides free menstrual supplies to low-income individuals facing period poverty.

In Tampa, a 'period pantry' offers free pads and tampons to low-income individuals who struggle to afford menstrual supplies. Period poverty, the issue of not having enough supplies, affects millions in the U.S. Despite Florida dropping sales tax on menstrual products in 2017, costs remain prohibitive for some. Bree Wallace, a reproductive rights activist, aims to combat this issue by providing essential supplies to those in need.

July 13, 2024
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