US EditionMenstrual Products Now Available for Free at State Parks Across Pennsylvania
- On May 28, 2025, Pennsylvania introduced a new program providing complimentary menstrual supplies at 68 of its state parks throughout the Commonwealth.
- This initiative follows a broader Shapiro Administration effort to increase access to menstrual products in schools and public spaces statewide.
- Menstrual products are provided at various locations within the parks, including administrative offices, visitor information areas, and nature education facilities, with bilingual signs in English and Spanish to assist guests in finding them.
- First Lady Lori Shapiro emphasized the importance of the initiative by noting that a significant number of women and girls do not have sufficient access to the menstrual products they require.
- The agency overseeing Pennsylvania’s state parks intends to assess the program’s effectiveness and expand it to more locations, with the goal of ensuring outdoor areas are inclusive and accessible to everyone.
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Free menstrual products to be available at several Central Pennsylvania state parks
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Over 60 state parks in Pennsylvania will now have free menstrual products available as officials work to address period poverty. First Lady Lori Shapiro, along with officials from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, announced the new initiative that will bring free products to 68 state parks, including several in Central Pennsylvania. The products can now be found in park offices, visitor centers, and envi…
Menstrual products to be free in half of PA's state parks
(WKBN) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced Wednesday that menstrual products will be free at half of its state parks. The announcement coincided with Menstrual Hygiene Day, which brings awareness to period poverty. According to a news release, the products are now stocked in 68 park offices, visitor centers and environmental educational centers at participating parks. Signage is also in English a…
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