Poverty is defined as not having enough money to meet basic needs. Oftentimes we do not correlate a lack of access to feminine hygiene products as a lack of basic needs. Feminine hygiene tends to be a taboo topic that many people overlook. Here are some important facts that you should know.
500 million people lack access to menstrual products and hygiene facilities.
16.9 million people who menstruate in the US are living in poverty.
Two-thirds of the 16.9 million low-income women in the US could not afford menstrual products in the past year, with a half of this needing to choose between menstrual products and food.
A Seat At The Table has dedicated a portion of it’s services to tackling this issue. We will collect products year around to impact women and teen girls in our community. You can donate by sending a monetary donation by clicking “donate” or purchasing directly from our Amazon Wishlist.
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