Giving New Jersey the
#FREEDOMTOBLEED
What is the #FREEDOMTOBLEED?
The "freedom to bleed" is the ability to handle menstruation with dignity and without stress. In a world with the freedom to bleed, all people who menstruate will have free and easy access to menstrual products in their homes, at their schools and universities, in workplaces, and in businesses. This is a future that is within our reach.
At Flow Forward NJ, we believe that the freedom to bleed is a HUMAN RIGHT. All people deserve access to hygiene products, menstrual products included, worldwide.
Flow Forward NJ is making the #FREEDOMTOBLEED
possible in New Jersey.
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YOU Could Be Our New Fundraising and Events Director!
We’re looking for someone passionate about nonprofits, periods, and planning fundraisers and events to join the team! The Fundraising and Events Director will lead event planning efforts, direct our events committee, and help find sponsors! If you’re interested, apply below!
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Flow Forward NJ Upcoming Events
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Glassboro Main Street Music and Arts Festival
April 6th, 2024 2PM-9PM
Glassboro Town SquareJoin Flow Forward NJ and other South Jersey businesses at the place where FFNJ began - Glassboro, NJ! Stop by our table for free menstrual products or buy some art and crochet items!
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Medford Community Wellness Fair
May 4th, 2024 10AM-4PM
Dr. James Still Historic Office Site Visitors Center, Medford NJJoin Flow Forward NJ and other wellness businesses in Medford, NJ. Learn about FFNJ and get some free menstrual products!
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West End Farmers Market
May 19th, 2024 9:30AM-1PM
Hackettstown, NJJoin Flow Forward NJ to kickoff period period awareness week at the West End Farmer! Market in Hackettstown! Enjoy downtown and support local farmers. Don’t forget to bring menstrual products to donate!
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BEST Fest by Touch Mother Earth
May 24th-27th, 2024
Camp Sacajawea, Farmingdale NJEnjoy food, vendors, camping, workshops and more at this wonderful event by Touch Mother Earth nonprofit. Flow Forward NJ will be providing free menstrual products and selling art, prints, self care and crochet goods, and more!
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Jersey Pride @ Asbury Park
June 2nd, 2024 12PM-7PM
Asbury Park, NJJoin Flow Forward NJ at the biggest and best pride festival in New Jersey! Check out pride-themed menstrual merch and more!
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2024 Medford Art, Wine & Music Festival
June 9th, 2024 11AM-4PM
Medford, NJ“Medford Village’s flower lined Main Street comes alive each 2nd Sunday in June as tents are filled with creative arts, colorful crafts, fine wine, and good food.” Fun for the whole family!
Take the “Menstruation at NJ Colleges and Universities” Survey by Flow Forward NJ and Aunt Flow
If you are a college student in New Jersey, you can now take Flow Forward NJ and Aunt Flow’s “Menstruation at NJ Colleges and Universities” survey! This survey asks students to describe their perceptions around and experiences with menstruation as a college student. It is our hope this survey will help showcase to New Jersey officials that period poverty must be considered a priority in the Garden State, and that colleges and universities across the state should be providing menstrual products.
Results from the survey will be compiled into a report on our website in late 2024.
Are you a college or university student in New Jersey?
Our Programs
How we’re helping bring menstrual equity to New Jersey.
Flow Kits
We create kits full of menstrual products for individuals in need.
If you want to bring Flow Kits to your community, or want to donate products, please visit our “Flow Kits” page!
College Volunteering
Join our existing Rowan and Rutgers teams, or start a new college volunteer program at your university today!
Ask about doing a service event or donation drive!
Education Programs
Bring Flow Forward NJ to your community! We host virtual and limited in person workshops about menstrual education, including Girl Scout badge workshop and school health workshops.
Consider Donating Today
Our research at Rowan University revealed 44% of students experience period poverty, much higher than the 14% national average. There is still no picture of how period poverty affects New Jersey as a whole. We can change that, but only with your help. Donate today to help us conduct new research across the state, provide menstrual products to those in need, and more.