APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – On Tuesday morning, the Greater Fox Cities Chapter of Credit Union gathered with a local non-profit to help fight period poverty in the area.
Jake’s Network of Hope is an Appleton-based non-profit that serves as a hygiene bank hub for the region, providing many essential items to those in need, especially diapers and period products.
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Period poverty is defined as a woman’s lack of access to menstrual products, hygiene and other things surrounding women’s health. According to a release, 40% of individuals struggle to afford period products, a major cause of girls’ school absenteeism.
The event on Tuesday morning was a combined effort between the non-profit and the Greater Fox Cities Chapter of Credit Unions, who helped pack period products to combat the period poverty issue.
Click the following link for more details on Jake’s Network of Hope.
