{"product_id":"sliding-scale-reusable-cloth-pad-kit-grassroots-economic-redistribution-project","title":"Sliding Scale Reusable Cloth Pad Kit - Grassroots Economic Redistribution Project","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e****This listing offers lowered cost reusable pads \u0026amp; liners to folks who experience barriers to access, particularly springing from, but not limited to, the many histories of cultural, economic, institutionalized, relational and other traumatic forms of violence.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIf that is you....\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e**\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not require that you qualify your need to us, nor reiterate your story. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e**\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do ask that you read this entire listing, and tell us about your flow needs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e**       \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThank you. We appreciate your time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALSO__ AS OF AUGUST 2026, we are running quite low on some sizes of inventory. *Please do not order more than one 9 pad set at a time. *\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCozy Folk LLC works to support part-time income for two people. We offer free product in-person and to organizations related to public health. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWe ask that folks refrain from utilizing these lower-cost or free options without first having understood how sliding scale requires the spectrum of financial locations\/experiences to be represented, and folks with higher levels privileges to participate in giving back.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePerhaps you identify as a “poor college kid” ( but you do not also deal with real economic scarcity or historic trauma), or perhaps you want to choose free “because you can”.....Those notions require further reflection and understanding to know where you may fall on the sliding scale!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e--\u0026gt; Some things to consider:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eHave your ancestors been systemically prevented from owning homes or having high paying jobs? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eAre you struggling with health and\/or trauma that makes it hard to earn money safely? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eDo you have a safety net? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eDo you live-paycheck to paycheck? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eDo you struggle with access to basic needs? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eAre you disabled but haven't been able to get on disability? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eDo you have to rely on others for housing? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eDo you have secure housing? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eDo you have access to growing your own food? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eDo you have income that you can spend on yourself each month? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eHow will not having to buy (or buy less) menstrual products affect you in the long run? \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e-----\u0026gt; Again it's a SPECTRUM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eYOU, and EVERYONE deserves a comfortable crotch, and reusable pads that honor your expression! We want you to have that and are ready to give it without need for you to explain where you are on the spectrum. Our consumer society has taught us to always go for the cheapest, and think only of our immediate families. Redistribution of wealth and access are a necessary part of building interconnected community---and it works when people are honest, non-judgemental, reflective, and aware of others\/society \u0026lt;3\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e****For reference, a 5 pad pack of our resuables retails at about $60, and the pads last for many years.***** It's been said that the average menstruator spends $100-$250 per year on disposable products. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThank you for reading. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eReach out if you have any questions and look at our shop\/other listings for more detailed info on what sizes, absorbency levels, and fabric styles you want! \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check us out\/send your friends to us on Instagram \u0026amp; Facebook @cozyfolk \u0026amp; tell your community!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cozy Folk LLC","offers":[{"title":"near total \/ 5","offer_id":53705815392556,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Moderate \/ 5","offer_id":47541993472300,"sku":"SlidingScale","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Partial \/ 5","offer_id":47542015656236,"sku":"SlidingScale","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Near- total \/ 9","offer_id":47542020538668,"sku":"SlidingScale","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moderate \/ 9","offer_id":47542020800812,"sku":"SlidingScale","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Partial \/ 9","offer_id":47542021390636,"sku":"SlidingScale","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3806\/1868\/products\/mAkndAIbgA.png?v=1701486338","url":"https:\/\/artisan-co-op.myshopify.com\/products\/sliding-scale-reusable-cloth-pad-kit-grassroots-economic-redistribution-project","provider":"Artisans Cooperative","version":"1.0","type":"link"}