We are Stronger When We Work Together

Period Power is a statewide coalition of organizations formed to address the issues of menstrual equity and period poverty in North Carolina.

The Period Power Coalition believes that a general lack of understanding about menstrual needs has led to inequity not just in our tax base, but in institutions and public spaces across the state.

To combat this inequity, we are:

addressing period poverty and its effects on the education of students in our state’s public schools.
vigorously pursuing the elimination of state sales tax on menstrual products, holding that it is a minimum that can be done to address menstrual equity in North Carolina.
continuing collaboration with the North Carolina Emergency Management Agency to improve the availability of menstrual products following an emergency
working with state, local, and county agencies to ensure menstrual products are available in adequate supply for incarcerated individuals.

1 in 3 menstruating individuals struggled to purchase period products within the past year due to lack of income*.

1 in 4 low-income menstruating individuals report missing work, school, or similar events due to lack of access to period supplies*.

Lack of access to period supplies is linked to using substitute products (toilet tissue or socks), stretching product usage, and missing important events.

Learn more about our state-wide Period Power Coalition and join us in our fight to distribute dignity and advocate for access for all in North Carolina.

Period Advocacy Day 2025

We invite you to join the Diaper Bank of NC and the NC Period Power Coalition for Period Power Advocacy Day 2025 at the NC General Assembly. This student-centered event gives you the opportunity to meet with state legislators, raise awareness about period poverty, and advocate for increased access to period supplies for students across NC.

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REQUIREMENTS
- Be between the ages of 14–18 (if you're in grades 9–12, you'll need a parent or guardian’s approval)
- Turn in an application signed by your parent or guardian
- Know what period poverty is and why access matters
- Comfortable speaking in front of others
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We’re looking for adult mentors to join the Diaper Bank of NC and the NC Period Power Coalition for Period Power Advocacy Day 2025 at the NC General Assembly.

As a mentor, you’ll support and guide students as they meet with state legislators, raise awareness about period poverty, and advocate for increased access to period supplies for students across NC. Your experience and leadership will help empower the next generation of advocates!

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The Period Power Teen Leadership Board is a group of passionate teens dedicated to fighting period poverty and advocating for increased access to period supplies.
As a member, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by sharing your voice, raising awareness, and helping shape change across NC.