Because dignity shouldn’t have a cycle...
1 in 4 people who menstruate can’t afford the products they need. That’s not a small problem, that’s a crisis.
When someone has to choose between groceries and hygiene essentials, between showing up or staying home, dignity takes a hit. And it’s happening right here in Tennessee.
The Numbers Tell the Story
1 in 4 menstruators lack access to period products
2 in 5 struggle to afford them
1 in 3 low-income menstruators miss school or work because of it
At 7%, Tennessee has one of the highest taxes on menstrual hygiene products.
16.9 million people who menstruate in the US are living in poverty
Data from period.org
At the CRC, we're turning basic into accessible. Period.
Period supplies aren't luxury items, but they are taxed like them.
Every dollar helps us buy period products for neighbors who shouldn’t have to choose between groceries and a box of tampons. Every donation helps ensure our neighbors can show up to school, work, and wherever they need to with dignity.
Give funds. Give products. Give dignity. Period.