Continue free menstrual products in city buildings
Restore and continue the pilot offering free menstrual products in city buildings like libraries, for dignity, health and access for anyone who needs them.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
For a time, the city had a pilot project to keep free menstrual products in City buildings, such as libraries. The funding for this appears to have dried up, but this is a wonderful service and should be continued.
Who it helps and why
Menstrual equity would allow access to free and safe products for those in need - an issue of diginity and health. It also benefit menstruating individuals who don't have an economic need, but may otherwise may find themselves without a product in a moment of need.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 31, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Health care access
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
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2024–25 (20 matching)
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