Addressing Menstrual Equity Through Policy Change

Abstract

As an advocate to end hunger, I have also become passionate about menstrual equity. The main factor driving the need of clients at food pantries is an inability to afford food. But those who need assistance with food often lack access to other necessities including menstrual products. The business community can be generous in donating food to address hunger -- as a tax write-off, for positive press, or to release products close to their expiration date. The same generosity, however, does not...