free flow

NEW MEXICO

Creating a Period Poverty Free State

Our Mission

What is
Period-Poverty?

Period poverty refers to the inability to afford and access menstrual products, sanitation and hygiene facilities and education and awareness to manage menstrual health.

The average period lasts 5-days and can cost upwards of $9/month.

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No Federal Programs

like EBT, SNAP or WIC cover menstrual products, They are considered luxury items. 

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1 in 3 People with Periods

report missing work, school, or similar events due to lack of access to period products.

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1 in 3 college students

experience period-poverty

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Over 4,700 menstruators

live in poverty in Santa Fe

Our Mission…

Free Flow NM, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.  We believe that period products should be available to all.  No individual should miss work, school, or any activity because they do not have access to menstrual materials.

Since 2020, Free Flow NM has been dedicated to combating period poverty and menstruation stigma through six key programs focused on distribution and education.

We distribute to individuals, organizations, and have distribution days at different locations in northern New Mexico.

Find Out More...

Period Products Distributed Since 2020

Product Request

Do you need period products? If you are unable to make it to a distribution point, we will be happy to drop-off a 3-month supply to you.
Request Products

Donate

Donate by check, credit card, electronic payment or materials. All donations are tax-deductible
Donation Page

Volunteer

We have a number of volunteer opportunities!  Find out more…
Volunteer Opportunities

Testimonials

“ I just started receiving help from Adalante and received my first package from Free Flow NM! First, thank you so much! I had no idea you guys existed and I’m sure you are a blessing to many woman, including myself.”

 

– E.

“Free Flow NM is an amazing, outstanding, essential nonprofit for our community. I don’t need tampons anymore, I use the cup & underwear, Free Flow NM has given me. Thank you!!! I don’t have to buy tampons for the rest of my life❤️”

– Miriam W.

“Thank you so much for hand delivering my package. I have been able to use it right away. Thanks for all you do for equity in NM”

– T.N. (Period cup recipient)

Thank You To Our Patrons...

Brindle Foundation

Con Alma CAHF

Donald W. & M. Marilyn Anderson Foundation

City of Santa Fe

Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM

LOR Foundation

N3B Los Alamos

New Mexico Foundation

Nusenda Community Awards

United Way of North Central New Mexico - Women United

Alliance for Period Supplies

Alvin and Peggy Brown Family Charitable Foundation

Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation

SFCF: Native American Advised Fund

Santa Fe Community Foundation

The Mittler Foundation

United Way of Northern New Mexico

 

Kotex

Presbyterian Community Engagement

Simply the Basics

Taos Community Foundation

The Burkehaven Family Foundation

The McCune Foundation

Triad National Security

Zimmer Community Fund