Charities and social enterprises are finding new ways of making sure people across the Highlands and Islands have easy access to free period products.
Pads and tampons can now be picked up in more than 80 locations across the region, including schools, libraries and community centres.
Though this initiative is not new, Highland councillor Graham Mackenzie said it is “especially welcome in the context of the cost of living crisis.”
To make it easier for those living in rural areas, Highland Council has started working with Hey Girls – a social enterprise that offers a home delivery service for period products.
This service also offers reusable period products for anyone concerned about the environmental impact of using pads and tampons.
Georgie Nicholson from Hey Girls CIC said: “Hey Girls are delighted to be partnering with Highland Council to offer a home delivery service enabling the whole Highland community to access free, sustainable and reusable period products direct to their door.”
Period products through food banks
In another bid to ensure people living in remote communities have access to free products, Cfine is delivering them through food banks and larders.
The charity runs FareShare Grampian, Highlands & Islands which supports and distributes food surplus to a number of local groups across the region.
Chief executive at Cfine, Fiona Rae, said: “This partnership with Highland Council is a great opportunity to continue our work with local groups to provide food and period products to those needing them the most.”
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