Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
I am proud to support Hamilton City Council’s recent decision to provide complimentary menstrual products at five City recreation centres including Westmount Recreation Centre in Ward 8 and through Hamilton Food Share and various local food banks city wide.
For more details, please continue reading below…
In the report, staff state the following:
Access to menstrual products is essential for health, well-being, and full participation in society.
Lack of access to menstrual products due to financial constraints or period poverty is a health equity issue affecting girls, women and persons who menstruate.
All Hamilton residents deserve the opportunity to reach their full health potential without disadvantage due to social determinants of health.
The menstrual products pilot program has been developed with the following principles in mind:– supporting individuals who menstruate and are experiencing financial need
– upholding personal dignity
– providing choice
Menstrual Products Pilot Report (HSC20001) (City Wide)
Staff estimate that it will cost $30,000 to provide menstrual products in women’s and universal washrooms in the following five City recreation centres for the duration of the 12 month pilot program:
The partnership with Hamilton Food Share and local food banks to distribute menstrual products through their network is estimated to cost $91,000.
Questions or concerns?
For more information, the complete staff report titled “Menstrual Products Pilot (HSC20001)” is available here.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact our office here.