One month ago, Period Activists at ‘Deis installed menstrual product caddies in bathrooms across campus. In particular, they emphasized the installation of tampon and pad holders in Skyline Residence Hall as well as at The Village A, B and C Residence Halls. These caddies differ from the larger Aunt Flow dispensers, which hold 50 tampons and pads each, and can be found within individual stalls. Though smaller, the holders are a continuation of PAD’s larger mission to expand access to menstrual products on campus. 

According to the Student Union March Newsletter, they and PAD encourage students to help restock caddies or dispensers and scan QR codes found in bathrooms when dispensers are empty. If these codes are missing or you wish to help restock, a representative from either the Student Union, PAD or the Educational Network for Active Civic Transformation can be contacted. 

PAD has had a strong relationship with the Student Union after piloting a free product initiative during the spring 2023 semester. As stated on their website, their mission is to “bring free menstrual products to first-year residence halls.” Since then, 52 women-identifying and gender neutral bathrooms in East Quadrangle, North Quadrangle and Massell Quadrangle have gotten Aunt Flow dispensers. Beyond this, PAD has future plans to bring free menstrual products to more of Brandeis’ residence halls and academic buildings. Notably, they want to expand to men-identifying bathrooms, as there are currently zero on campus with either dispensers or caddies.