While at AMS, we noticed a lack of free period supplies at our school. There were only two ways for students to access feminine hygiene products for free; They could either ask a teacher for products, purchased with the teachers own money, or go to the nurse's office. The nurses' office is located far away from classrooms. This time consuming endeavour takes time out of passing period and can cut into class time. 

Students without access to free feminine hygiene products are more likely to stay home during their period or leave school early. Going to school without the supplies needed to take care of your period is terrifying. 

HOW ARE WE FIXING THIS PROBLEM?

It's our mission to provide menstrual products for free. Ames schools don't provide this service in restrooms, so we decided to do it ourselves after seeing the need. We stock restrooms at AHS with free menstrual products for students to take as they need. This will help to negate the negative impact periods can have on the lives of many. You can help us achieve this by donating.