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McMaster Okanagan Office of Health & Well-being

Prioritizing Optimal Health & Well-being at McMaster

Period Equity Resources on Campus

In addition to the McMaster Period Equity Project, these on-campus resources can help you access free menstrual products or get involved in promoting period equity at McMaster.

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McMaster Community Fridge Follow the McMaster Community Fridge on Instagram

McMaster Community Fridge is an outdoor food resource accessible to the public 24/7. It includes a freezer, fridge, and pantry as well as a Period Pop-up. It can be found in front of Mills Library, facing Parking Lot B. You can visit the Community Fridge period pantry if you are in need of menstrual hygiene products or would like to donate. A full donation guide is viewable on the McMaster Community Fridge Instagram profile. Their motto is “take what you need, leave what you can.”

Student Wellness Centre Find SWC Sexual Health Resources

The Student Wellness Centre (SWC) offers a wide range of student services and resources to McMaster students, including medical care, education, and support for sexual health. The Student Wellness Lounge (PGCLL 201/210) can provide free menstrual hygiene products upon request.

MSU Student Health Education Centre (SHEC) Visit the SHEC Website

SHEC is a peer-run health advocacy, information, and resource connection service for McMaster University students. SHEC employs a broad definition of the term health, recognizing that well-being looks and feels different to each person. Their service provides free health supplies (such as menstrual products), peer support, referrals, and educational materials through events and campaigns, and functions entirely as a peer-run service. SHEC is located in MUSC, room 202.

MSU Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Visit the WGEN Website

WGEN is a peer support driven service that caters to women, trans folk, people who identify outside the gender binary, gender non-conforming folk, and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence from all gender identities. WGEN is located in MUSC, room 204. It acts as a place for people to go and feel safe(r), talk about articles and issues in the media, make friends, and bond through common experiences.