FRENCHBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — The problem of period poverty is one that affects women all over central and eastern Kentucky. One woman in Menifee County decided to step up in her community after seeing stories of similar action around the bluegrass.

“It's bright pink, so you can't miss it,” said Samantha Trimble, a diploma facilitator for the Menifee County Academy at the Frenchburg Job Corps.

Trimble – also a teacher – recalls students approaching her with needs for certain feminine hygiene items.

“Some of these students would come in with very inventive ways to protect themselves,” she said. “Then I was very much aware of how students didn't have products at home.”

While Trimble had the desire to do something for a while, she decided to put a plan into action after seeing a story about

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