We are Stronger When We Work Together

The Period Power Coalition is a youth-led initiative of the Diaper Bank of NC dedicated to achieving menstrual equity by empowering young people to use their voices and raise awareness regarding the stigma around period poverty.

62% of teens agree that society teaches people to be ashamed of their periods.+
39% of teens felt unable to do their best schoolwork due to lack of access to period products.+
Lack of access to period supplies is linked to using substitute products (such as toilet tissue or socks), stretching product usage, and missing important events. *

Join our student leaders in our fight to distribute dignity and advocate for access for all in North Carolina.

Period Advocacy Day 2026- May 19, 2026

Period supplies are school supplies!

We invite you to join the Diaper Bank of NC and the NC Period Power Coalition for Period Power Advocacy Day 2026 at the NC General Assembly. This student-centered event gives you the opportunity to meet with state legislators, raise awareness about period poverty, and advocate for increased access to period supplies for students across NC.

Period Power Advocacy Day 2026

Training Sessions M/W beginning on April 20th
Advocacy Day at the NC General Assembly (Raleigh) on Tuesday, May 19th

Join us at the North Carolina General Assembly for a day of advocacy and action! This event is for rising 9th grade - college students who want to help raise awareness about period poverty and the need for better access to period supplies. Youth leaders will participate in targeted training sessions in the month leading up to Advocacy Day, working directly with elected officials, lobbyists, and leaders from the National Alliance for Period Supplies to learn:
- How to craft powerful outreach to policy makers
- Best practices for both traditional and social media advocacy campaigns
- Public speaking skills to confidently and effectively engage decision-makers

APPLY HERE

Breaking the Cycle: A Period Equity Event

Saturday, May 30th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM at the Diaper Bank of North Carolina (Hillsborough)

Interested in learning more about the work of the Period Power Coalition Board? Students are invited to join us in packing menstrual products to distribute in schools across NC! This will be a fun event to learn more about period advocacy, get involved, and connect with other teen leaders in North Carolina who are passionate about period equity.

SIGN UP HERE

DONATE FUNDS

VOLUNTEER- Period Power Program (Hillsborough) - Onsite Wrapping