Each Home Access Pack provided by The Period Place contains enough U by Kotex disposable period products to last three months. These packs are distributed to every female over the age of 10 in homes Woven Earth supports, offering significant cost savings and much-needed care during a vulnerable time.

Woven Earth helps families rebuild their lives by turning empty houses into homes, providing not only essential furniture but also dignity and security. On average, Woven Earth furnishes four homes a week across Auckland, from Warkworth to Pukekohe. The inclusion of period products in their care packages ensures that women and girls have one less thing to worry about as they navigate their journey towards safety and stability.

This initiative has made a tangible difference - helping an estimated 15 women and girls per month access the period products they need, at a time when they need them most.

Period poverty is a hidden challenge for many survivors of family violence. When leaving an unsafe home, people often escape with very little — and sanitary products are rarely at the top of an emergency list. Yet periods don't pause for crisis. Access to period products during this time is not a luxury; it is a matter of dignity, hygiene, and basic health.

The Period Place is committed to growing initiatives like this one — reaching women and girls at moments of acute vulnerability. If you would like to support our work, you can donate, volunteer, or partner with us. Together, we can ensure that no one in crisis has to face period poverty on top of everything else.