Anaheim School District Offers Free Laundry Services for Students

Partnership with local laundromats aims to support students' basic needs.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) has approved a partnership with local laundromats to provide free laundry services for students in need. The district is working with Superior Laundry and LaundryUp to offer vouchers and on-campus drop-off/pick-up services, ensuring students have access to clean clothes and can focus on their academics.

Why it matters

This initiative is part of AUHSD's effort to support the 'whole student' by addressing basic needs outside of the classroom. Access to clean clothes can have a significant impact on a student's self-esteem, attendance, and ability to learn, making this program an important step in holistic student support.

The details

AUHSD's board unanimously approved the partnership, which will provide nearly $9,000 worth of laundry vouchers to students and families. Students in need will receive a laundry card loaded with credits, as well as laundry detergent and fabric softener. The district is also working with the laundromats to offer free drop-off and pick-up services at some Anaheim high schools.

  • The AUHSD board approved the partnership in March 2026.

The players

Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD)

A public school district serving the city of Anaheim, California, that has implemented a program to provide free laundry services for students in need.

Superior Laundry

A local laundromat business in Anaheim that is partnering with AUHSD to provide nearly $9,000 worth of laundry vouchers and on-campus drop-off/pick-up services for students.

LaundryUp

A local laundromat business in Anaheim that is also partnering with AUHSD to provide free laundry services for students.

Patrick Lee

Co-owner of Superior Laundry, who stated that the program helps eliminate stress for families and supports students' basic needs.

Howard Lee

Co-owner of Superior Laundry, who said the business wants to be a good neighbor in the community and do well by doing good.

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What they’re saying

“They want to make sure their students' basic needs are being met before they go into the classroom.”

— Patrick Lee, Co-owner, Superior Laundry (nbclosangeles.com)

“I just think with so many families juggling multiple jobs, rising costs, this program really helps eliminate one area of stress for families.”

— Patrick Lee, Co-owner, Superior Laundry (nbclosangeles.com)

“We just want to be a good neighbor in the community and our business model is 'do well by doing good.' Hopefully, we can do more with other districts and so on and so forth.”

— Howard Lee, Co-owner, Superior Laundry (nbclosangeles.com)

What’s next

The district plans to continue working with Superior Laundry and LaundryUp to expand the free laundry services to more Anaheim high schools in the coming school year.

The takeaway

This program demonstrates how schools can partner with local businesses to address students' basic needs and support their overall well-being, which can have a positive impact on their academic performance and success.