CLEVELAND, Ohio – In Ohio, one in six girls and women aged 12 to 44 live below the federal poverty level, where they struggle to afford not just food, but essential menstrual products.
A 2019 survey by Reuter’s Health found that two-thirds of low-income women either go without the supplies or craft less hygienic alternatives. That can prevent them from fully engaging in their schools or communities, affecting their personal growth and the overall well-being of the community, according to a Cuyahoga County news release.