NORRISTOWN – All facilities will soon be supplied with free period products, a spokesperson said Monday. Officials cited the need for increasing accessibility and reducing financial burdens for area residents and visitors in need of period-related products. The items will be available in bathrooms across several properties, including courthouses, historic sites and other offices, such as the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
Commissioners were unanimous in their support for this initiative as shown in the statement issued late Monday. “For those who have to make tough decisions about paying bills, buying food, or looking after their health, period products often end up at the bottom of the list, even though they are essential items,” Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chairwoman Jamila Winder said in a statement. “Stocking bathrooms in county buildings helps alleviate period poverty and ensures that our most vulnerable residents, including those with limited incomes and unstable housing, feel cared for.
” “Making period products available in county buildings is no different than providing toilet paper and soap,” said Montgomery County Commissioners’ Vice Chairman Neil Makhija. “These are not luxury items – it’s basic public health and hygiene.” “As county leaders we recognize the value of choosing to provide assistance to our residents, even when we don’t have to,” said Montgomery County Commissioner Thomas DiBello.
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