Alliance for Period Supplies Advocates for New Menstrual Equity Legislation

On November 20, 2025, the Alliance for Period Supplies announced its support for the bipartisan Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act of 2025. This landmark legislation, spearheaded by Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY-06) and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT-02), aims to alleviate the challenges faced by individuals struggling to afford menstrual products by providing legal protections for donors.

According to the Alliance, approximately 40% of menstruators who rely on period supply banks prefer tampons, yet legal fears have discouraged manufacturers from donating these necessary items. As noted by Lacey Gero, chief of government relations for the Alliance, these concerns often hinder the distribution of trusted menstrual supplies, ultimately limiting access for those in need.

Meng highlighted the severity of period poverty in the United States, stating that one in four teenagers and one in three adults encounter challenges in securing menstrual products. The consequences extend beyond financial strain, affecting mental health, educational opportunities, and physical well-being. Lack of access leads some to resort to harmful substitutes like paper towels or toilet paper, thereby increasing health risks.

The new legislation seeks to remove barriers to charitable donations of menstrual products, enabling organizations and companies to contribute without facing legal backlash. Maloy emphasized the importance of supporting women and girls through meaningful donations and encouraged open collaboration among charitable organizations to strengthen community support networks.

Gero reinforced the critical need for legal reform, stating that the existing gaps in menstrual supply access result in unnecessary health risks and economic difficulties for low-income communities. With this legislation, the Alliance for Period Supplies aims to ensure that everyone requiring menstrual products can access them without burdening taxpayers.

The Alliance for Period Supplies invites individuals and entities to advocate for this vital legislation, urging constituents to contact their Congress members and support the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act.

About the Alliance for Period Supplies

Founded as part of the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN)—a nonprofit organization committed to improving basic needs access—the Alliance for Period Supplies was launched in May 2018. The initiative raises nationwide awareness of period poverty while working to eliminate it through the establishment and expansion of community programs that distribute menstrual supplies. With a network of over 145 allied members, the organization actively redistributes essential menstrual products across the United States, striving for menstrual equity for all. More information can be found on their website allianceforperiodsupplies.org and social media platforms.