What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

Menstrual Equity Project

Help A Girl Out USA is helping restore dignity and confidence for menstruators facing period poverty. Thanks to the generosity of our community and the dedication of our partners, essential period products continue to reach individuals and families throughout Berks and Schuylkill counties.

What began as a community-driven grassroots initiative in 2021 has grown into a movement of compassion and action. Since our first collection drive in 2022, we have expanded our reach and strengthened our impact, helping more people access the products they need to participate in everyday life with dignity.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to growing our partnerships, increasing awareness, and creating lasting change in the fight against period poverty.

Group of eight diverse volunteers in safety vests working at a warehouse, surrounded by shelves of boxed items and supplies, some holding clipboards or water bottles.
Six women standing in a room with a pink sign that reads "Help A Girl Out" and holding boxes of feminine hygiene products.
“There’s a lot of stigma around this issue,” Suzanne shares. “I just want to bring awareness to this very upsetting need here in our community. No woman should have to miss work and no girl should have to miss school because they’re getting their period. It’s time to change that.”
— Suzanne Cody, Help A Girl Out Co-Founder

Nearly 6 in 10 teens (59%) feel personally affected by negative associations of menstruation.

PERIOD-The Menstrual Movement

Impact Through Growth

Expanding HAGO’s impact continued during the 2025 drive held throughout the month of February. Linking arms and resources with two cornerstone nonprofit partners – Co-County Wellness Services and Helping Harvest, made it possible to support menstruators throughout Berks County, as well as Schuylkill County. In 2026, with the continued support from our community, this has been our biggest impact yet!

A pink and red infographic displaying 2026 collection statistics for menstrual products in the USA, highlighting a 56% increase, with details of various products and total collection units, accompanied by charity information and website link.

2 in 5 women struggle to purchase period products due to lack of income.

Alliance for Period Supplies

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Community Partners

Pink heart with red text inside that reads "BE MINE".
Logo for Co-County Wellness Services featuring a pink apple with a medical cross
Helping Harvest logo with a red apple containing a white outline of a hand, text reads "Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank" with "Helping" and "Harvest" in green and the other words in gray.
Logo of EB Designs graphic design in black, white, and red colors.
Logo with the letters C and B inside a square, and a star symbol, on a blue background.
Two women standing behind donation collection boxes for a feminine product and diaper drive. The boxes have red and white posters with pink hearts, promoting the event to help girls out. One woman has short blonde hair and glasses, and the other has shoulder-length brown hair, glasses, and is wearing a blue jacket.
People volunteering at a food bank, sorting and packing boxes of supplies in a warehouse.
Display of various feminine hygiene products, including pads and adult diapers, in front of a pink poster urging donation of feminine products for a charity drive.
A woman with blonde curly hair and sunglasses standing next to an open car trunk filled with bags and supplies, holding a large poster that says 'Help a Girl Out' inside a heart outline, with small hearts and decorative elements around.
A group of eleven women standing together inside a store, smiling at the camera. The store has wooden floors, hanging orange lamps, and shelves with various items, including jewelry and accessories.