Nebraska For Us, Access Period join forces for period product donation drive
Local coalition highlights rising costs and affordability challenges amid continuation of Congressional Republicans’ tariffs
OMAHA, Nebraska (February 3, 2026)—As affordability challenges remain front of mind for working class Nebraskans, Nebraska For Us held a donation drive in west Omaha on Saturday to accept period product donations to benefit Access Period and support families struggling to pay the bills as tariffs continue to punish household budgets.
“Since our founding, our mission has been to provide immediate relief to those experiencing period product insecurity while building systems and relationships that ensure all people have access to the products they need to fully participate in life,” Access Period Executive Director Kristin Lowrey said. “We envision a future where menstruation is no longer a barrier to participate in work, education, or life, and periods are free of stigma and shame.”
Access to period products is not a luxury, it is a basic health need. As inflation continues to drive up the prices of everyday household essentials, many families are being forced to make impossible choices between food, rent, menstrual products and so much more.
Period products like tampons, pads, and liners are not covered by SNAP or Medicaid, leaving people with limited incomes to pay out-of-pocket for goods they cannot go without. Tariffs continue to raise prices and are simply making the problem worse. Support helps local organizations meet urgent needs today while reminding Nebraska’s federal delegation that affordability and access to basic health necessities should never be optional.
“Cost of living challenges are not getting any easier for working class Nebraskans,” Nebraska For Us State Director Angie Lauritsen said. “Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood have continually voted to support tariffs that are raising prices on goods of all kinds.”
The donation drive yielded a total of 2,500 period product supplies on Saturday. For those who were unable to attend, you can donate directly online at AccessPeriod.com.
