Thompson Rivers University promises free menstrual products in campus washrooms by fall

KAMLOOPS (NEWS 1130) — Thompson Rivers University said it’s set to be the first post-secondary institution in B.C. to provide free menstrual products in every washroom on campus.

The Kamloops-based school says they will deliver on their promise by September with support from the Period Promise campaign run by the United Way.

The university says the announcement comes as “TRU aims to reduce barriers facing some students.”

“The university is committed to reducing period poverty, de-stigmatizing menstruation and moving toward a future where more people can count on access to products,” the statement reads.

Washrooms at the Williams Lake campus will also be stocked with various products.

“I feel an overwhelming sense of relief and gratitude that people who menstruate can now participate in our campus community without having to hurdle the additional barrier that is menstrual inequity,” TRU Student Union representative Mackenzie Francoeur said in the statement. “This is something that can affect students, faculty, staff, visitors to our campus and I am so happy to see TRU move to freely provide these products in campus facilities.”

TRU says the cost of providing menstrual products will be about $1.25 a month for every person needing access.

“While costs will vary, the university believes this cost is minimal compared to its value in combating period poverty and make the campus more welcoming for all,” the statement adds.

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