A $31 gift supports one woman or girl for a whole year
1 in 4 women & girls lack access to period supplies due to cost
2 in 5 girls miss school because they can’t afford period products
SNAP/Food Stamps cannot be used to purchase period products
Rags, socks, or newspapers are unreliable substitutes
Mental Health: 47% embarrassed, 35% ashamed, 32% depressed
Introducing Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL NEW Period Patrons Program
We’re excited to introduce Period Patrons—a new way to recognize and engage the donors whose generosity is expanding access to period products and helping end period poverty in our community.
Period Patrons are changemakers who believe access to menstrual supplies is a right, not a privilege. Their support helps ensure women and girls can manage their periods with dignity, confidence, and peace of mind—every month.
Why It Matters
Every level of support creates real, lasting impact:
More girls staying in school
More women able to show up to work
More families freed from the stress and stigma of period poverty
Period Patrons also receive special benefits as a thank-you for their commitment and a way to stay connected to the impact they’re making.
Join Us
Many of you already make a difference, and we are deeply grateful. We invite you to join, renew, or increase your gift to help us reach even more women and girls in need.
Every Period Patron level multiplies impact. We’d love to welcome you into this growing community of change-makers—together, restoring dignity and creating a future without period poverty.
Period Patrons from Last Fiscal Year
We are deeply grateful to the generous supporters who have helped advance our mission to end period poverty in Southwest Florida this past fiscal year. We proudly celebrate their impact and the dignity, confidence, and opportunity they have provided to thousands of women and girls in need.
A Milestone Made Possible by Our Community of Donors, Partners, and Advocates
These Period Poverty Facts are Surprising.
Maybe Even Shocking.
1 in 4 women and girls struggled to purchase period products due to lack of income.
Period Poverty has increased 35% since 2018.
38% of people who menstruate have missed events or activities in the past year due to lack of period supplies.
2 in 5 girls have missed school because they cannot afford period products. They can miss up to 20% of their education if they miss school every month.
State and Federal programs (SNAP/Food Stamps) cannot be used to purchase period supplies. They are considered a luxury item.
Rags, socks, and newspaper are poor substitutes which do not provide adequate period protection or reliability.
Those who struggle to purchase period supplies felt strong negative emotions.
Embarrassment 47%
Ashamed 35%
Depressed 32%