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Ending period poverty at WMU

Broncos. Period., a Montgomery Essential Needs program, is working to end period poverty at WMU by making free, single-use and sustainable products available across campus. 

Free menstrual products are available across campus

Students can find products in restrooms across campus and through the Bronco Food Pantry, which offers monthly kits stocked with everything you need for a full cycle. Whether it's a one-time need or ongoing support, Broncos. Period. is here to help you focus on what matters most - your education. 

 

Eliminating barriers to health, dignity and student success

No student should have to miss class, work or activities because they cannot afford or access menstrual products. Yet, according to WMU's 2024 Needs Assessment, students surveyed: 

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This reality is known as period poverty - when people lack access to affordable and reliable menstrual products and education. Period poverty can create barriers to health, dignity and student success. Broncos. Period. exists to change that.

Broncos. Period. Mission

Broncos. Period. is committed to making WMU a period poverty-free campus. We provide free single-use and sustainable products across campus, raise awareness and partner with students, staff and community organizations to support equity and dignity. 

Where to find free products

Menstrual products are available at the following campus locations: 

  • Faunce Student Services: restrooms
  • Bronco Food Pantry (Faunce Student Services, 1st floor): monthly period packs on the personal care shelves
  • Student Center: restrooms
  • Waldo Library: restrooms
  • Sindecuse Health Center: restrooms
  • Student Recreation Center: restrooms and locker rooms
  • College of Health and Human Services: restrooms
  • Ellsworth Hall: restrooms
  • Intercultural and Anthropological Studies: restrooms
  • Haworth College of Business: restrooms
  • Trimpe: restrooms 

How it started

Broncos. Period. began as a grassroots movement led by WMU library staff and faculty to provide free menstrual products to students. What started with stocking a few library restrooms has grown into a campus-wide effort. In 2019, Broncos. Period. joined Montgomery Essential Needs, expanding access through the food pantry. In 2022, we began partnering with Helping Women Period, a nonprofit dedicated to menstrual equity, to expand supplies and awareness. 

How you can help

Students: Take what you need, when you need it. You deserve the resources to focus on your education. 

Faculty & Staff: Share Broncos. Period. with students who may benefit and support the program by volunteering or donating during product drives. Talk to your department about being a site host and campus location for supplies. 

 

Broncos. Period is possible thanks to partnerships with dedicated campus buildings and community supporters. If you're interested in becoming a site host to help us expand access, contact Montgomery Essential Needs to learn more.
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