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1/3 of American familes can't afford enough diapers to keep their children clean, healthy, and happy. We give families in need free diapers.
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What is “Diaper Need?”Diaper Need is defined as not having sufficient diapers to keep a baby clean, dry, and healthy. This overlooked symptom of poverty affects 1 in 3 American families.What is a "Diaper Bank?"A Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization that helps address diaper need by collecting, storing, and distributing free diapers to families experiencing financial hardship. “Diaper Need” FactsDiapers can cost $70-$100 a month per childInfants need as many as 372 diapers a month; Toddlers need 2485.3 Million babies under 3 live in poor and low income families in America - 19,000 families are on WIC in the Antelope ValleyIt would take around 7 million diapers to end diaper need in the Antelope Valley for just one monthDiaper Need impacts the physical and mental well being of both parents and babiesDiaper Need can affect bonding between babies and parentsBabies without clean diapers can develop painful rashes leading to infections that can cause kidney damage and poor growthFood Stamps and WIC Benefits cannot be used to purchase diapersGovernment Safety-Net programs (like WIC and Food Stamps) list diapers as “disallowable purchases” along with tobacco and alcohol
