A Tampa Period Pantry box outside Skin 360 Beauty Institute in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Photo via Tampa Period Pantry/Facebook

Bree Wallace’s bloody good gift to Tampa Bay turns two this summer–and celebrates with a flow-friendly bash in Seminole Heights.

Since its founding in 2023, Tampa Bay Period Pantry has seen Wallace and an army of volunteers install and stock period pantry boxes on both sides of the bay. These are like Little Free Libraries, but for menstrual and hygiene supplies. Think tampons, pads, menstrual cups, wipes and other materials like toothbrushes and heating patches.

The organization coordinates programs at schools which place period pantry boxes in offices and classrooms. It also educates the public on “period poverty”—when people can’t afford menstrual products—especially for low-income, unhoused individuals.

According to NAU, women will spend up to $18,000 in their lifetime on period products.

The goal in the future is to also be able to have programs within schools to be able to teach students about what periods are and what they do the first time you get it.

“We would obviously love it if younger people came and got to learn more about us and how maybe we can better serve them too,” Wallace told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.

They’ll get the chance at Tampa Period Pantry’s second anniversary party happening in August at the Corner Club.
An event page promises games, prizes, a chance to pack kits headed for local pantries, plus arts and crafts. Party organizers are accepting donations and asking attendees to RSVP so they can have enough for everyone.

By the time the party rolls around, Tampa Bay Period Pantry hopes to have 30 locations operating across five counties. The 30 boxes are located on both sides of the bay in places like Body Electric Yoga, Allendale UMC, Skin 360 Beauty and many more (see a full list below).

The volunteer-driven group is also using this opportunity as a fundraiser for anyone willing to donate supplies like those that would be in the Period Pantry Boxes. Supplies like tampons, pads and others will be received with open arms and there’ll be QR code for those who can’t donate period-related products.

Although it is encouraged, donations are not needed to get into the event.

“And then we want everyone to learn more about periods. So that includes men, teenagers, of all ages. I think it’s good to learn about these things, and even if it doesn’t affect you, to still be there to support it.” Wallace—who also works with Tampa Bay Abortion Fund—told CL.

“You don’t have to talk to anyone about it or ask them for it. You can just go up, grab what you need, and go,” Wallace told WFTS about the discreet nature of the boxes, which she and 20 volunteers service weekly.

Located in Seminole Heights, the Corner Club Tampa is set in a former dive bar turned into a community hub that is inviting and rooted in local character. While their daytime vibes are cafe and pastries, by night it is a bar and event space. Known for their wine-based concoctions like “Espress yourself” and Strawberry Jalapeño Marg.” It also serves beer, mocktails, kombucha and CBD seltzers.

Anyone who wants to get involved can check Tampa Bay Period Pantry’s Amazon wishlist and GoFundMe campaign. Volunteers can also join in by using this sign-up form.

Donations will be accepted at the Tampa Bay Period Pantry’s second anniversary party happening Saturday, Aug. 2 at Tampa’s Corner Club.

A list of every Tampa Bay Period Pantry location