Nonprofit in Yakima combats period poverty with handmade kits

YAKIMA, Wash. – A local nonprofit is addressing period poverty worldwide through handmade kits. Known as the Freedom Kits of Yakima , the organization creates washable feminine hygiene kits for those in need both locally and internationally.

Each kit, designed to last three to five years, includes underwear, pads, guards, a washcloth and soap, all packed in a cinch sack.

Opening doors for women and girls is the motto for the group.

“It’s a health benefit, it’s an environmental benefit and definitely economic benefit,” said Stephanie Wilson, president of the nonprofit..

The organization has grown from 20 members in 2022 to 80 today. Wilson shared insights on the challenges girls face in countries with limited access to fem

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