Period poverty is the lack of access to essential products, health education, and hygiene resources. It affects millions of people, including those right here in our own community. With the average cost of period products exceeding $150 per year, 1 in 4 women in the U.S. cannot afford the supplies they need.
No one should have to choose between food and essential care.
Teens & Education
• 1 in 4 teens miss school because they can’t afford period products.
• 44% report stress and embarrassment due to lack of access.
Adults & Work
• 36% of workers miss days each month because they can’t manage their period needs.
• 1 in 5 low-income women miss work, school, or similar events.
Health Impacts
• Increases risk of infections like UTIs and bacterial vaginosis.
• Poor menstrual hygiene harms reproductive health and mental well-being.
Menstrual products cost one person up to $150 or more each year. CAC can stretch your donation more than 5 times further with our bulk purchasing power.
Every dollar makes a difference. Period.
- $30 – Allows CAC to provide period products for one individual for a full year
- $50 – Provides enough supplies for 20 people for one month
- $150 – Supplies one of CAC’s food shelves with period products for one day
- $250 – Supplies all three CAC’s food shelves with period products for one day
- $600 – Provides enough menstrual products for 20 people for one year
Donate today. Help bring dignity, equity, and hope to our community.
CAC’s vitality depends on the community — from volunteers to donations to program-specific support — so that we can continue to meet our neighbors’ basic needs.