I started Period Pantry because of who I am.

I grew up on the edge of Baltimore City and witnessed first hand how many women in my community, and in Anne Arundel County, struggled to access basic necessities like menstrual products. Seeing women go without these essential items simply because they couldn't afford them moved me and inspired me to take action.

Throughout my childhood and adolescence, I often saw women and girls in crisis situations, especially those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence, suffering from a lack of hygiene supplies. I realized that providing menstrual products and other essentials could significantly improve their dignity, health, and sense of empowerment.

My goal in founding this organization is to address these disparities directly and ensure that women in need no longer have to suffer silently due to economic hardships. I am committed to creating a supportive community where every woman has access to the essentials she needs to live her life with confidence and a restored sense of dignity.