Distribution helps women with free feminine products

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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora distributed free feminine-hygiene products Wednesday, July 26.

Wood Dale-based Zam Zam Foundation offered feminine hygiene products valued at $1,500 to patrons at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora Wednesday, July 26. From left are ZZF interns Giovanna Mosely and Maria Mosely of Addison; and Abdul Maten, ZZF CEO. A second giveaway at the Wilkinson Pantry will be Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for women. Al Benson/The Voice

Diane Renner, Pantry executive director, said Wood Dale-based Zam Zam Foundation provided the products valued at $1,500.

Abdule Maten, foundation CEO, was among ZZF employees participating.

Founded in 2020, ZZF is a nonprofit producing hygiene products to sell at low cost.

Maten said, “Menstrual hygiene products are not cheap. While a necessity for most women, some can’t afford the products.”

Wilkinson Pantry, 834 Highland Avenue in Aurora, will be host to a second giveaway of ZZF products 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.

—Al Benson

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