Alliance for Period Supplies
Impact Snapshot
Focus Area: Period Poverty and Menstrual Equity
Who They Serve: Women and girls experiencing poverty, including students, low-income families, and individuals facing housing insecurity
Where: United States, through a national network of community-based organizations
Why This Matters:
Menstrual products are essential, yet millions of women and girls in the U.S. struggle to afford them. Period poverty affects health, dignity, education, and economic participation, reinforcing cycles of inequality.
How This Organization Advances Women’s Equality:
Alliance for Period Supplies works to ensure equitable access to menstrual products by distributing supplies through a nationwide network. Their work helps remove a basic but critical barrier to women’s health, confidence, and daily participation in society.
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About the Organization
Alliance for Period Supplies is a program of the National Diaper Bank Network, created to address the widespread lack of access to menstrual products across the United States.
Through partnerships with local organizations, the Alliance distributes pads, tampons, and other essential products to communities in need. These supplies reach schools, shelters, food banks, and community centers, ensuring access for those who might otherwise go without.
Their model is rooted in dignity and access. By working through trusted local partners, they are able to reach individuals directly and respond to community-specific needs.
The Problem They’re Addressing
Period poverty is a widespread but often overlooked issue in the United States.
- Nearly 1 in 4 teens have struggled to afford period products
- Many low-income women report having to choose between menstrual products and basic necessities like food or rent
- Menstrual products are not consistently covered by public assistance programs
The consequences extend beyond inconvenience.
Without access to products, women and girls may miss school or work, use unsafe alternatives, or experience increased stress and shame. Period poverty also contributes to health risks, including infections caused by prolonged use of products or substitutes.
For those experiencing homelessness or housing instability, access becomes even more limited, compounding existing vulnerabilities.
At its core, period poverty is a barrier to full participation in daily life.
Their Work in Action
The Alliance for Period Supplies distributes millions of menstrual products each year through a growing network of community-based organizations.
Their work includes:
- Supplying pads, tampons, and menstrual products to local partner organizations
- Supporting schools, shelters, and food banks to meet community needs
- Raising awareness about menstrual equity and policy gaps
- Advocating for systemic change to improve access nationwide
By leveraging an existing national distribution network, the Alliance is able to efficiently reach communities across the country.
Their approach ensures that products are not only available, but accessible in places where women and girls already seek support.
Why Support is Critical Right Now
Despite growing awareness, period poverty remains a persistent issue.
Rising costs of living have made it even more difficult for low-income individuals to afford basic necessities, including menstrual products. At the same time:
- Demand for assistance continues to increase
- Many assistance programs still do not cover menstrual products
- Schools and community organizations often lack consistent funding to provide supplies
Without reliable access, women and girls are forced to navigate an essential biological function without the resources they need.
Organizations like the Alliance for Period Supplies are working to close this gap, but sustained funding is essential to meet growing demand.
Why Every Woman is Worthy Supports This Work
At Every Woman is Worthy®, we believe dignity is a fundamental part of equality.
No woman or girl should have to miss school, miss work, or compromise her health because she cannot afford basic menstrual products.
Organizations like Alliance for Period Supplies are addressing a critical and often overlooked need by ensuring access to essential supplies.
Supporting this work means removing barriers that limit women’s participation, confidence, and well-being.
How to Support
- Visit: https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/alliance-for-period-supplies
- Donate: https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/donate/
Sharing their work helps raise awareness and expand access to essential resources.
Help Us Fast-Track Women’s Equality
Supporting organizations like Alliance for Period Supplies helps ensure that women and girls are not held back by lack of access to basic necessities. Every action matters. When we invest in dignity, health, and access, we move closer to a world where every woman can fully participate and thrive.
In this together,
The Every Woman is Worthy Team