Free period products are being made available to women affected by period poverty by the retailer Lidl

A coupon for a free box of sanitary pads or tampons will be available each month through the Lidl Plus app.

Lidl will also donate products to the Simon Communities for people experiencing homelessness who may not have access to a smartphone.

A Plan International study on young females in Ireland found almost 50% of girls aged between 12 and 19 found it difficult to pay for sanitary products. 
 

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