Campus Initiative: Jester West Brings Back Free Period Products for Residents

By: Pallavi Gorantla, December 8, 2025

Jester West Hall residents now have easy access to pads, tampons, and liners without having to worry about paying thanks to Jester West Hall’s official return of its free period product program. The hall council decided to reinvest in this service, which came back on October 27. This was especially important because the previous organizers of the program had shut it down. This time, the hall is managing the finances on its own and maintaining it with its own resources.

Menstrual product stations are now placed in single-use and lobby restrooms, as well as women’s community restrooms on each floor. Additionally, each station has a QR code that residents can scan to help staff quickly replenish supplies when they start to run low. 

Having reliable access to menstrual products means one less thing to worry about for college students. Additionally, period products add up financially, particularly when balancing daily expenses, housing, and tuition. The burden is now lessened by making these supplies freely accessible.

By bringing back free period products, Jester West is helping students take care of themselves without added pressure, and that small bit of support makes a big difference.