Free period products, no questions asked.
Fighting period poverty in Sumner County, Tennessee
What’s a period pantry, anyway?
What is a period pantry?
A cabinet, basket, or organizer filled with FREE period products. These self-serve stations are stocked with period products donated by our community. Grab one of the paper bags provided and mix and match the items you need for your cycle.
Why do we need period pantries?
1 in 4 students miss school due to not having period products.
1 in 3 adults struggle to afford period products.
There are currently no government social programs that cover this need. We believe everyone deserves the supplies they need to manage their period with dignity.
Where can I find a period pantry?
Gallatin Public Library of Sumner County
123 E Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066
Gallatin Health Department
1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066
Portland Health Department Clinic
214 W Longview Drive, Portland, TN 37148
Bledsoe Creek State Park
Bath House on Raccoon Creek Lane
The Collab
132 Maple Row Blvd, Unit 640, Hendersonville, TN 37075
White House Public Library
105 B College Street, White House, TN 37188
Westmoreland Public Library
2305 Epperson Springs Rd, Westmoreland, TN 37186
Hendersonville Public Library
140 Saundersville Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Portland High School
Students & Staff Only
Gallatin High School
Students & Staff Only
How can I help support the project?
Sumner Period Pantry is a mutual aid organization fueled by donations from our community. Please consider purchasing an item from our wish list.
Items purchased for donation can also be dropped off at the Gallatin Health Department during operating hours.
News: Sumner County Health Department adds feminine hygiene pantries at clinics
July 26,2025
All women should have access to Feminine Hygiene products and in Sumner County, this is not the case. Unfortunately, many of the clients at the Health Department have mentioned a lack of access to these vital products.
The health educators and nursing staff at the Gallatin Health Department saw this need and wanted to help. As they looked for ways to combat this issue, a staff member came across a free hygiene pantry at the Gallatin Public Library, known as the Sumner Period Pantry. It was created by Chelsie Lykens, who is a resident of Sumner County and saw the same need. After connecting with Chelsie, it was clear that this was a simple solution to a huge issue.
Chelsie’s sincere passion for establishing feminine hygiene pantries all over Sumner County is unmatched. She wants to make a significant impact in the community by working with local organizations to make these products accessible to all residents.
Chelsie was able to help the Health Department employees fully stock two pantries in the Gallatin location and one in the Portland location. These pantries provide various feminine hygiene products – at no cost – and visitors can take as many products as they need. When the products are running low, Chelsie will stop by and refill.
If you or someone you know wants to donate products to be put in the pantries being established all throughout Sumner County, go to Amazon and search under the registry tab for Sumner Period Pantry.
This project would not be sustainable without the generous donations made by passionate individuals. If you are interested in establishing a feminine hygiene pantry at your establishment, reach out to Chelsie at
sumnerperiodpantry@gmail.com.
