Period Pantry open in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Menstrual Health Coalition (SMHC) have completed the period pantry as of November 9. The period pantry provides individuals with 24/7 access to period products.
The period pantry is made of a newspaper vending machine that is now refurbished and painted pink. The pantry includes products such as,
- Regular pads
- Ultra-thin pads
- Pantry liners
- Overnight maxi pads
- Regular tampons
- Super tampons
- Super plus tampons
Brown paper bags are also included for individuals to carry the products. SMHC also noted menstrual cups and period underwear will be available in the future. The period pantry is located at Bethesda House on State Street in Schenectady.