Period Poverty Awareness

The Need in California Schools

In California, public schools serving grades 6–12 are now required to provide period products in restrooms—a crucial step toward equity and access. At AAA Business Supplies & Interiors, we’re here to help schools meet this mandate while ensuring students can focus on learning, not their periods.

8.7 million women and girls aged 12–44 live in California.
1 in 7 live below the Federal Poverty Level—that’s over 1.2 million individuals.

2.4 million rely on Medicaid or assistance programs for healthcare.
200,000+ women participate in the WIC Program, which often doesn’t cover essentials like period supplies.

Without period products, students may miss class, fall behind, or feel embarrassed. A YouGov poll for the Alliance for Period Supplies found:

76.5% of Americans support free period products in schools.
Support spans all groups:
83.2% of women, 69.5% of men.
Strong backing from both high- and low-income communities.

In California, ensuring access to period supplies isn’t just about hygiene—it’s about keeping students in school and supporting their success.

Supporting California Schools with Egal Pads

AAA Business Supplies & Interiors is proud to help California schools comply with the new mandate for grades 6 – 12 by making it simple and affordable to stock restrooms with period products.

Through our partnership with Egal Pads, we offer:

Budget-Friendly, High-Quality Products – Designed to meet
student needs without straining school budgets.
Dispenser-Ready Rolls – Hygienic, easy-access solutions that fit seamlessly into restroom stalls.
Built for Education – Ideal for busy middle schools, high schools, and colleges.

Egal Pads on a Roll
Each roll contains 40 individually wrapped pads, separated by perforation for easy dispensing. No excess packaging means over 80% less material waste—and schools can expect to spend just 10% of their annual toilet paper budget to meet this critical need.

With AAA and Egal Pads, your school can ensure every student has access to the essentials—right where they need them, when they need them.

Let's End Period Poverty Together

California is leading the way in addressing period poverty by mandating the availability of period products in schools. At AAA Business Supplies & Interiors, we’re committed to supporting this movement by providing practical and affordable solutions for schools across the state.

Let’s create learning environments where no student is left behind due to a lack of period supplies. Contact us today to learn how we can help your school comply with the mandate and support your students!

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