Capital Region Menstrual Health

As of June, 2024, CRMH has transferred pantry operations to The Mooncatcher Project.

"With much heartfelt gratitude, we are announcing the transition of all period pantry operations from Capital Region Menstrual Health (CRMH) to The MoonCatcher Project @mooncatcherproject . As our NYS public health fellowship term concludes, we're thrilled to pass the torch to The MoonCatcher Project. Their mission perfectly aligns with ours, with both of us working to make menstrual products more accessible for those who need them. Based in Schenectady, The MoonCatcher Project has accomplished remarkable work locally and internationally!

Since our inception in the summer of 2022 we have been able to distribute almost 200,000 menstrual products to the community, provide education to youth and adults, and help fight the stigma surrounding menstruation! None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support from our incredible Capital Region community. We are deeply grateful for every donation received, story shared, and connection made during this process ❤️"

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As an initiative of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Capital Region Menstrual Health (previously SMHC) works to promote the health and well-being of individuals who menstruate in our area. CRMH works to increase period equity by bringing period products directly into under-resourced communities through a network of established and trusted community-based organizations and our Period Pantries.

On November 9th, 2022 CRMH launched our first Period Pantry at Bethesda House! Since then, we have added three more pantries in Schenectady and two in Albany. These pantries are small, free, weather-protected containers that house a multitude of menstrual hygiene products. This box is set up much like a Little Free Library or Little Food Pantry, inviting people to take what they need.

In addition to the launch of our Period Pantries, CRMH is thrilled to announce that on December 7th, 2022 we were chosen as the United Way Perfect Pitch Winners & Women’s United Premiere Partner for 2023! We presented our "pitch" and won $10,000 to help sustain our goals of expanding our pantries and facilitating educational programming in the city of Schenectady. See Here

Last updated April 18, 2025