INDIANAPOLIS — A bright pink box on a sidewalk in Irvington is drawing a lot of attention, but it's what's inside that has people talking.

It's a way to help people living in "period poverty" and without access to period products .

It's been about a week and Charley Jackson is already refilling the Pink Box outside Irvington Vinyl & Books. It's the second time Jackson had to fill it with pads and panty liners.

"No cost, no questions, no stigma," she told us.

Jackson said this is proof that there is a real need for free period products, not only for the unhoused, but for working families as well.

"If you have $20 at the end of the month and your tampons cost $16, what do you do?" Jackson said.

Jackson said the inspiration behind the Pink Box came from an unsuccessful push by Sen. Shel

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