How can vending machines help improve access to EC on campus?
A vending machine on campus can provide a confidential, lower-cost way for students to access EC and other sexual and reproductive health products. A vending machine can help improve access when placed in an accessible private space (such as a gender-neutral bathroom) or in an area where people will be sure to see it, in a building with extended hours, ideally 24/7. Affordability is key! EC should be sold for as close to cost as possible - ideally under $10. The EC4EC team can help connect your campus with companies that offer low-cost EC, often under $5. Reach out to us to learn more!
Where do EC vending machines exist?
Student activists across the country have successfully advocated to introduce vending machines that include EC, condoms, and other sexual health products on more than 75 campuses. These campuses include Harvard, University of California (UC) Davis , UC Los Angeles, Case Western Reserve University, Stanford, Columbia, Dartmouth, and George Mason. The map below shows where EC vending machines (ECVM) are currently operating (pink pins) and where they are in progress (yellow pins). Can you help EC4EC expand this map?
How can my campus group get involved?
If your campus reproductive health/rights/justice group is interested in bringing an EC vending machine to your campus, here are some ways to get started:
- Join our EC4EC discussion group on Slack! Our group includes student activists and leaders from different types of campuses all over the country who share an interest in improving access to EC on campus. Contact us to join!
- EC4EC offers a comprehensive toolkit (see below!) for campus groups looking to implement an EC vending machine on campus. Download the tools below and let us know if you have questions on how to get started.
EC VENDING MACHINE ADVOCACY TOOLS
