By Lyssa Schmidt | Communications Director
In the last year, 1 in 4 women have struggled to purchase period products, according to the Alliance for Period Products. As COVID-19 continues to take its toll, access to period products is difficult, between financial struggles and access to stores or other resources.
Jake’s Diapers has acted as a bridge during this pandemic to transport essential products to community organizations serving the populations most in need. This ensures community programs are able to provide the additional support individuals and families need to thrive. Demand for our services has increased substantially, and from March through May 2020, we distributed 113,600 period products to 3,167 girls and women in need.
These products are so very important to women and girls struggling financially, a problem that may be spiraling because of the pandemic.
“We’ve got girls coming in off the streets who have their period that month or just got it and they’ve got nothing,” said Kim Juve of Pillars, a homeless shelter and low income resource center. “Being able to hand them this stuff … clean pants, clean underwear — in a discreet way and then provide the hygiene products,” is so impactful.
Thank you for your support in helping us deliver these products to girls and women around the world.
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