By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
Jake’s Diapers started distributing period products to those in need in Puerto Rico this year, positively impacting the lives of many struggling to afford this basic need.
An unanticipated bonus is the way our cloth products have helped those struggling with health issues related to the use of disposables.
“Many have become allergic to the chemical disposable products have, and cloth helps them tremendously, ” said Loraine, a Puerto Rico mom who helps distribute donations from Jake’s Diapers.
Jesulis was one of the first women we distributed a cloth pad kit, back in January. When I saw her again a few months later, she made sure to tell me how much better the cloth products were for her. It was a night and day difference for her, and she was so appreciative.
Even if not allergic, period products are an often overlooked necessity that people living in poverty struggle to afford.
In Puerto Rico, for example, where the poverty rate is an astonishing 43.5% according to United States Census Bureau data, many households struggle to afford basic needs. Period products cannot be obtained with SNAP or WIC benefits, and many people simply do not think of the need when making in-kind donations to local organizations.
Thank you for support Jake’s Diapers so we can provide cloth period products to support the people unable to either use or afford disposable products - and allow them to enjoy a clean, healthy and active life.
~ Stephanie
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