Entering a public restroom I noticed a crowd gathered around a period product dispenser. Curious, I approached and saw a young unhoused woman not too much older than me. Her pants were stained, and she was desperately attempting to purchase a tampon out of a broken machine with her last quarter. Witnessing her struggle and the collective scramble of women digging through their bags to help her, a realization hit me: the lack of free accessible period products is a real problem. This moment sparked the idea for Cycle Sisters and our dedication to making sure no one is left behind when it comes to something as fundamental as their period.