Series - Editorial Fellowship: Community Transitions and Resilience

Tampons and pads are becoming more expensive. Mutual aid is here to help.

Author Tahmeed Shafiq
Community members distribute menstrual products in show of solidarity

Why It Matters

Much has been made of mutual aid networks combating food insecurity during the pandemic. But these networks are also combatting period poverty as the cost of tampons and pads rises.

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