WTOP/Scott Gelman

WTOP/Scott Gelman

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Two summers ago during an internship in the Howard County Executive’s office, Isha Ande had to scramble for a solution.

While in the bathroom, Ande said she found out she was on her period. She hoped there were products available and noticed there was a machine offering them for 25 cents. But she didn’t have a quarter.

Instead, Ande called her mom and asked her to drop the products off.

The experience prompted Ande to launch the Period Club at Mount Hebron High School. The club, now in its second year, has five members. It’s untraditional, only meeting when opportunities or issues arise.

After securing grants and winning competitions, the club has paid to supply the county’s six public libraries with pads and tampons.

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