PeriodBox Overview
⇒ Period Box is a student-led, student-funded initiative organized by USG’s Sexual Health Subcommittee and sponsored by the student organization Period @ UConn. Period Box aims to provide sustainable and high-quality menstrual projects directly to students and relieve period poverty on campus.
⇒ This initiative was launched in 2020 when students were less frequently in public bathrooms due to COVID-19 protocols, and unable to get the 25¢ menstrual products in restrooms.
⇒ Students who sign-up for a box will receive approximately a six month supply of products, including period underwear, a heating pad, and an optional menstrual cup. Students have the option to choose between three different boxes to suit their needs. All products found in the Period Boxes are non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan.
⇒ On-campus students will have PeriodBox directly shipped to their dorm or apartment. Off-campus students will pick up their box on campus. Distribution will only happen once a semester.
⇒ The PeriodBox application is on a first come, first serve basis.
If you have any questions about PeriodBox, please contact our team at sexualhealthandedu@usg.uconn.edu.
PeriodBox Option 1- Pads Box
- 3 boxes Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Regular Pads with Wings
- 2 boxes Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Super Pads with Wings
- 1 box Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Overnight Pads with Wings
- 1 box Honey Pot Organic Regular Tampons
- 1 pair June Period Underwear
- Paine and Comfort's The Basic Heating Pad
Choose One Box Option
PeriodBox Option 2- Tampons Box
- 1 box Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Regular Pads with Wings
- 1 box Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Super Pads with Wings
- 1 box Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Overnight Pads with Wings
- 3 boxes Honey Pot Organic Regular Tampons
- 2 boxes Honey Pot Organic Super Tampons
- 1 pair June Period Underwear
- Paine and Comfort's The Basic Heating Pad
PeriodBox Option 3: Mixture Box
- 2 boxes Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Regular Pads with Wings
- 1 box Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Super Pads with Wings
- 1 box Honey Pot Organic Cotton Cover Herbal Overnight Pads with Wings
- 1 box Honey Pot Organic Regular Tampons
- 2 box Honey Pot Organic Super Tampons
- 1 pair June Period Underwear
- BLK+GRN is dedicated to decolonizing wellness by selling products from over 136 Black Artisan companies and creating a blog dedicated to empowering and educating Black women.
- Where we got pads and tampons
About the Vendors
- June’s mission is to prioritize accessibility over profit by creating affordable menstrual cups. Their current goal is to help 100 million menstruators switch to this affordable menstrual care.
- Where we got cups and menstrual underwear
- June created a community for people to connect, talk openly about their bodies, and share their experiences with menstrual products. The community has grown to include over 350,000 individuals.
- Payne and Comfort donates $1 from every “Monthly Bean” purchase to a charity that promotes women’s health, safety, or education.
- Where we got heating pads
PeriodBox FAQ
Who is eligible for PeriodBox?
The first 500 people to sign-up who are Storrs undergraduate students.
How do I sign-up for PeriodBox?
When will PeriodBox be available for shipping or pick-up?
Recipients will receive an email from sexualhealthandedu@usg.uconn.edu when packages are shipped or ready to pick-up. All packages must be picked up in person with a valid student ID in (LOCATION)
How long do I have to retrieve my PeriodBox?
TBD
Is there any cost for PeriodBox?
No, all products and shipping is free.
What happens if my name is wrong on the box?
TBD