In Honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, Always®
brings together advocates in support of Congresswoman Grace Meng’s
Menstrual Equity for All Act
In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, on May 28, Always, the leader
in global menstrual care; International Paper, the leading global
producer of planet-friendly packaging, pulp and other fiber-based
products; Brooke and Breanna Bennett, Co-Founders of Women in
Training, Inc. (WIT); and, Feeding America®, the nation’s largest
domestic hunger-relief organization, rallied together in Washington
D.C. in support of Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Menstrual Equity for
All Act. The Act would ensure people have access to free period
products in federal buildings and schools so that no one would have
to miss out because of their period.
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Always brings together advocates at event
in Washington D.C. to promote systemic change and help
#EndPeriodPoverty. Pictured: Corinne Cannon (Greater DC Diaper
Bank), Dr. Tiffany Wilson (Mary’s Center), Sophie Beckham
(International Paper), Breanna Bennett (Women in Training, Inc.),
Congresswoman Grace Meng, Brooke Bennett (Women in Training, Inc.),
Bridget Carney (Feeding America), Balaka Niyazee (Procter &
Gamble), Louie Morante (Procter & Gamble) – Photo: Ian
Wagreich
Period poverty is defined as a lack of access to period
protection – and it affects millions of people around the world,
even in the most economically developed countries. Here in the
U.S., 1 in 5 girls have missed school due to the lack of access to
period products1 – that is more than 3.5 million girls2.
Since the launch of Always’ #EndPeriodPoverty program in 2018,
Always has donated more than 235 million period products to those
in need around the world, including more than 75 million in the
U.S. in partnership with Feeding America and other organizations.
However, donations alone cannot resolve the systemic issue of
period poverty. The stigma surrounding periods can prevent those
affected from voicing their needs and prevents potential solutions
from being widely discussed and implemented. To date, only 22
states have passed a law to provide free period products in some
capacity. There is a need for national change to solve the issue of
period poverty and if passed, Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Menstrual
Equity for All Act would help do just that across the U.S.
“People are often unaware the impact period poverty is having on
so many individuals in their own communities and across the nation.
Millions of people in the United States and around the world lack
access to period products and are forced to forego educational or
employment opportunities because of it,” said Congresswoman Grace
Meng. “We cannot thrive as a society or economy without the full
participation and education of women, girls, and people with
periods in society. That is why I am proud to reintroduce my
Menstrual Equity for All Act, a whole-of-government approach that
will help ensure affordable access to menstrual products so that we
can end period poverty.”
To help address the ongoing need for period products, Always and
International Paper – alongside congressional staff and Feeding
America – hosted an event in Washington D.C. on May 24 to drive
awareness around the issue of period poverty and the need for
legislative policy, while packing 600 kits with period products to
be given to Greater DC Diaper Bank and Mary’s Center. As part of
the event, Always recognized and honored the incredible work of
Always Period Heroes. Period Heroes represent people and
organizations across the U.S. who have already made significant
efforts to address period poverty in their local area. Always
recognized International Paper, Brooke and Breanna Bennett, Feeding
America and Congresswoman Grace Meng for their valuable
contributions in our collective mission to help
#EndPeriodPoverty.
More About Our Period Heroes:
- International Paper: International Paper transforms
renewable resources into recyclable products that people depend on
every day – including pulp for personal care products. Throughout
2023, International Paper and Always will hold 50 period packing
events at facilities across the country to ensure that people have
the essential items they need to stay in school.
- Brooke and Breanna Bennett – Co-Founders of Women in
Training, Inc: At just 15-years-old, twin sisters Brooke and
Breanna ignited change in Alabama by helping to pass Alabama’s
“period poverty” law in April 2022, which allocates $200,000 to the
Alabama Department of Education to provide grants for menstrual
products to students in Title I schools.
- Feeding America: Feeding America has been a
long-standing partner of Always, working alongside them since the
launch of the #EndPeriodPoverty program in 2018. The Feeding
America network of food banks serves families who face hunger and
may not be able to afford basic non-food household goods including
period products.3 Feeding America, among other organizations, have
helped to provide 75 million period products in the U.S.
- Congresswoman Grace Meng: Congresswoman Grace Meng is
working to drive real systemic change and help #EndPeriodPoverty
for good with the re-introduction of the Menstrual Equity for All
Act – the first whole-of-government approach to address this
issue.
“Always’ brand purpose is built on the ability to foster girls’
confidence, especially during puberty. When someone isn’t properly
protected during their period, it puts their confidence, dignity,
and education at risk,” said Balaka Niyazee, Senior Vice President
of North America Feminine Care at Procter & Gamble. “Our
purpose fuels our ongoing commitment to raise awareness of the
issue of period poverty, donate products, tackle stigma, and help
drive systemic change. As a mother of a 12-year-old daughter, I am
motivated to do more so she can enter puberty feeling supported and
educated. Always is proud to continue to partner with International
Paper and Feeding America – together we are advocating for the
Menstrual Equity for All Act so all girls can stay confident and
stay in school.”
The Impact of Period Poverty in the U.S.:
- While several U.S. states have increased action to help
#EndPeriodPoverty, 56% of society believes they should do more to
provide free products to those needing them4.
- Of girls that have missed school because of period poverty, not
only did 49% of them say that missing school negatively impacted
their academic performance, but 3 out of 5 tried to hide it from
the people around them5.
- Students who were more regularly absent in early years of
school were less likely to vote, reported having greater economic
difficulties and had poorer educational outcomes when they were 22
to 23 years old6.
“We're proud to partner with Always and Feeding America to help
address the issue of period poverty,” said Sophie Beckham, Vice
President and Chief Sustainability Officer, International Paper.
“Our award-winning Fighting Period Poverty in Our Communities
program which provides period care kits containing supplies for
women and girls who have no access to these products, helps us make
progress on our Vision 2030 goal of improving the lives of 100
million people in our communities by creating positive impact.”
How You Can Help #EndPeriodPoverty:
- The fight does not end here. To help #EndPeriodPoverty, we
encourage everyone to contact their elected officials here and ask
them to show their support for the Menstrual Equity for All
Act.
About Always®
Always®, the world’s leader in menstrual protection, offers a
wide range of pads, wipes and liners designed to fit different body
types, period flows and preferences. For over 35 years, Always has
been supporting millions of young people globally through puberty
and confidence education, providing products to those in need and
tackling societal barriers to girls’ confidence. Together, Always
believes we can create a world where neither periods nor gender get
in the way of young people reaching their full potential. Please
visit www.always.com for more information.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of
planet-friendly packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and
one of North America’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis,
Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are
committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide,
with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America,
North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion.
Additional information can be found by visiting
www.internationalpaper.com.
About Feeding America®
Feeding America is the largest hunger-relief organization in the
United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21
statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies,
food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 5.2 billion
meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding
America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve
food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the
social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in
our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from
going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or
follow us on Twitter.
About Women in Training, Inc.
One in five American girls and young women skip school or miss
work because they cannot afford sanitary pads or tampons to stay
healthy and clean during their period. To alleviate period poverty,
Women in Training, Inc. (WIT) provides monthly donations of WITKITS
– canvas bags containing full packs of Always period products,
dental and hygiene supplies – to at-risk girls, young women and
gender expansive youth. WIT also provides formal educational
programs about menstruation and teen pregnancy prevention, and
publishes the brochure, “The WIT Guide to the Menstrual Cycle.” For
more information, see www.womenintraining.org
1 1000 U.S. females, 16-24 y.o., Research Now ‘17
2 1000 U.S. females, 16-24 y.o., Research Now ’17 & U.S.
2016 Census
3
https://www.feedingamerica.org/research/poverty-and-unemployment/in-short-supply
4 4000 U.S. respondents, One Poll ‘21
5 The Always Confidence & Puberty Local Market Study,
Jul/Aug. 2019; based on females 16-29 years old;
Census.gov/popclock.
6 Science Daily. July 1, 2020. Ohio State university. “School
absenteeism has surprising consequences for adults”, Jeff
Grabmeier
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