Have you ever started your period unexpectedly, in a grocery store, a restaurant, or anywhere else other than home? I know plenty of people who have, and it can be a challenge trying to find the products you need, when you need it. I understand that most public bathrooms have sanitary products for sale, however, I have rarely seen one that was working correctly or was adequately stocked. It would be easier to deal with these sometimes unexpected binds if sanitary products were more widely available, and free, in public places. An idea that was shared with me by a colleague was having a small bin in a public bathroom with a sign that says, "Take what you need, leave what you can!". I really appreciate this idea because not only will the products be there when we need them, but it also helps encourage people to donate unused products to help others. By signing this petition, you will remind public businesses the importance of supplying sanitary products in bathrooms for those who need it.