Milwaukee Public Library, Marcus Theatres, United Way join forces for menstrual product drive, for Judy Blume movie

With the movie "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" in theaters, Marcus Theatres has teamed up with the Milwaukee Public Library and the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County to host a menstrual product drive.

Based on the classic book by Judy Blume, "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" is considered a coming-of-age novel for many young girls, known for its relatable and honest portrayal of puberty, including Margaret's angst as she waits for her first period.

According to the United Way, "23% of American students struggle to afford menstrual hygiene products." The phenomenon is known as period poverty.

Through May 18, people can go to several locations to drop off new, unopened menstrual pads, tampons or panty liners.

Here's where the products can be dropped off:

• Brown Deer Public Library, 4301 W. Brown Deer Road, Suite 1, Brown Deer

• Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Drive, Cudahy

• Greenfield Public Library, 5310 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield

• Hales Corners Library, 5885 116th St. Hales Corners

• Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S. 6th St., Oak Creek

• St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S. Nicholson Ave., St. Francis

• South Milwaukee Public Library, 1907 10th Ave., South Milwaukee

• United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, 225 W. Vine St., Milwaukee

• Wauwatosa Public Library, 7635 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa

• West Allis Public Library, 7421 W. National Ave., West Allis

• Whitefish Bay Public Library, 5420 N. Marlborough Drive, Whitefish Bay

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Menstrual product drive launched in connection with Judy Blume movie