The Alliance for Period Supplies reports one in three low-income people who are menstruating miss work, school, or important events because they can't afford tampons, pads, liners, or adult diapers.
Celia Medina is the Director of Development at the San Antonio Diaper Bank, which delivers packages of hygiene essentials to families each quarter.
“We’re able to serve 300 unique individuals a month. And the more products we get supply to us, the more people we can serve,” Medina said.“They’re having to make those tough decisions whether I need to buy food, diapers, period supplies. So most mothers are going to say, ‘Well, I’m going to put my needs last,’” Medina explained.“When you can’t afford basic health essentials, it’s embarrassing to go to school because you don’t know what’s going to happen.
“It has been what we call a ‘mitzvah,’ and a mitzvah is doing something wonderful for somebody else,” Burns said. They also want to normalize the conversation surrounding these products so those in need will feel more comfortable asking for help. If you’d like to help women and teens with this issue, you can donate directly to any of the four organizations mentioned, linked above in this story.. There are certain income levels and stipulations listed there.Courtney Friedman is a KSAT anchor and reporter. She has an ongoing series called Loving in Fear, confronting Bexar County’s domestic violence epidemic. She's also covered Hurricane Harvey, the shootings in Sutherland Springs and Santa Fe, and tornadoes throughout Texas.
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