The City of North Miami is advancing menstrual equity with the launch of a citywide menstrual access initiative led by Vice Mayor Kassandra Timothe. In November 2024, the city passed a resolution to partner with Aunt Flow to provide free menstrual products, including pads and tampons, in public restrooms across municipal facilities.
By making these essential products available in public spaces, the initiative helps remove barriers for students, families, residents and visitors who may otherwise struggle to access period care when they need it. The effort also reflects the broader need for menstrual access: in Florida, 73% of female students in grades 7–12 attend Title I-eligible public schools, and nearly 1 in 4 students in the United States report difficulty affording period supplies.
No one should have to worry about access to basic menstrual products. This initiative grew from a moment of compassion shown by one of our City employees, Ms. Andrea McDonald, who stepped in and used her own benefits to support students in need. Her actions reminded us that small acts of kindness can lead to meaningful change. By expanding this effort across our public facilities, we’re making sure that support is available when and where it’s needed.
Vice Mayor Kassandra Timothe, MPA
Through this partnership with Aunt Flow, North Miami joins a growing national movement to address period poverty and normalize menstrual product access in public spaces. Aunt Flow partners with thousands of municipalities, schools and organizations nationwide to help ensure period products are available to everyone who needs them.
North Miami is an incredible partner in the menstrual movement, helping ensure their community has access to these necessities. We know that period products in public bathrooms make a real difference—no one has to miss work or school when their period shows up unexpectedly. After all, if toilet paper is offered for free, why not pads and tampons?®
Claire Coder, Founder & CEO of Aunt Flow
Products are now available at the following City of North Miami locations:
- Ben Franklin Park — 13400 NW 12 Ave, North Miami, FL 33168
- Cagni Gymnasium — 791 NE 135 St, North Miami, FL 33161
- Claude Pepper Park — 1255 NW 135 St, North Miami, FL 33168
- Clyde W. Judson, Jr. Community Center & Kiwanis Park — 12100 NW 16 Ave, North Miami, FL 33167
- Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park — 1725 NE 135 St, North Miami, FL 33181
- Griffing Community Center — 12220 Griffing Blvd, North Miami, FL 33161
- Joe Celestin Center — 1525 NW 135 St, North Miami, FL 33167
- Keystone Community Center — 13050 Ixora Court, North Miami, FL 33181
- North Miami Athletic Stadium — 2555 NW 151 Street, North Miami, FL 33160
- Penny Sugarman Tennis Center — 1795 Sans Souci Blvd, North Miami, FL 33181
- Scott Galvin Community Center — 1600 NE 126 St, North Miami, FL 33181
- Sunkist Grove Community Center — 12500 NW 13 Ave, North Miami, FL 33167
- Thomas Sasso Pool — 1100 NW 125 St, North Miami, FL 33168
- North Miami City Hall — 776 NE 125 St, North Miami, FL 33161, 1st Floor
- North Miami City Hall — 776 NE 125 St, North Miami, FL 33161, 2nd Floor
The City of North Miami remains committed to policies and partnerships that promote wellness, equity and access for all residents.
About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay, which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth-largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park, the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System, and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).
