Richmond nonprofit fills gap left by Virginia law that requires—but doesn’t fund—free period products in schools

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“I can educate kids on their periods and what to expect, but what we need are those complete wraparound services like funding.”
PRH Fellow Danielle Johnson

A local nonprofit is stepping in where lawmakers have fallen short.

When it’s that time of the month, thousands of low-income students across the country face the harsh reality of trying to figure out how to meet their menstrual needs. Without access to basic products due to financial constraints and lack of government assistance, many turn to makeshift solutions.

For some students, that means using toilet paper, wearing products for too long, or even missing school altogether.