Town of Orangeville is now offering free menstrual products

A menstrual product dispenser located at a public washroom in the Town of Orangeville. (Supplied photo)

Free menstrual products are now available at multiple public washrooms around the Town of Orangeville.

Officials announced in a news release issued Wednesday that the Town has taken steps to lessen the impact of health inequity in the community by launching a free menstrual product program.

“Period Poverty can be defined as a lack of access to menstrual products due to financial constraints, which is a health equity issue affecting persons who menstruate,” Councillor Tess Prendergast said in a statement. “By creating more access, we can address the gaps outside of the school system.”

The menstrual product dispensers will be available in washroom facilities and change room amenities across the Town’s recreation, corporate, and outdoor parks.

The dispensers will be placed at the following locations:

Several locations already have the dispensers installed, and the rest will follow in the coming weeks.