Our Story

Reproductive justice is our passion. As menstruators ourselves, we understand the difficulties that come along with bleeding. We also recognize that a hard day can be even harder when on your period. No one should have to skip work or school because they can’t afford period products. We want to bring access to period products to everyone who needs it because everyone deserves to have their needs met. And we mean everyone. All races, genders, ages and socioeconomic statuses are affected by the lack of access to reproductive health products. We want to change that. Eugene Bleeds was started with that in mind: Helping People Period. 

Eugene, Oregon is one of the three largest cities in Oregon. It is known as a vibrant liberal town home to corporate-giant, Nike. Despite its legendary wealthy liberal presence, Eugene struggles with a clear wealth disparity. It is apparent in the stark populations of unhoused folks. Oregon has one of the highest rates of unhoused people living unsheltered with at least 61% of counted homeless peoples living outdoors. Period poverty is an intrinsic part of overall poverty that is not addressed enough. 1 out 10 people experience period poverty in the U.S.— that’s 40 million people with a basic human need unmet.

Our work is to provide a supplies kit to any person in need here in Eugene. All supplies kits aim to be a whole package of period care. Click here to see in detail!

We define ourselves as a local mutual-aid in their humble beginnings. Yet, we have large-term progress and change at the legislative level in mind. And we need your support! We want free access in all public restrooms. We want to dismantle product discrimination as it relates to cis-sexism, sustainability issues, pink taxes, racism and misogynoir in the industry. We are invested in empowerment on the individual level and liberation at the collective level. We believe in community care galvanizing a future and present where bodily autonomy is a promise kept.