West Virginia
Project Period makes feminine products more accessible
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The United Way of the River Cities gathered thousands of feminine products for women and girls for Project Period Monday.
Many women struggle to buy feminine hygiene products because they don’t have the money for it, but thanks to community support, the organization collected more than 38,000 feminine products, creating 800 one-month supply kits to be distributed to counties in Ohio and West Virginia.
“More people than you would think are going without them every month, and they are missing work, doctor’s appointments, school and are having to basically stay at home and sometimes even rely on things like lick towels to get through. You know, and this happens once a month,” Community Impact Coordinator Stacy Norman said.
Other items like canvas pouches and gallon bags were donated as well, and Aetna Better Health donated hundreds of wipes, toothbrushes and floss for the kits.