Diaper Need Awareness Week

National Diaper Need Awareness Week: September 21-27, 2020

National Diaper Need Awareness Week is an initiative of the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) created to mobilize efforts to help make a difference in the lives of the nearly 5.3 million babies in the U.S., aged three or younger, who feel the impacts of diaper need. 

 

What is Diaper Need? 

  • Diaper need is the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry and healthy.
  • Despite being a basic hygiene item, diapers are not covered by government assistance programs like WIC or SNAP.
  • Infants and toddlers typically require 8-12 diaper changes per day, which can cost up to $100 every month. 
  • Before the pandemic, one in three families in the U.S. struggle with diaper need. We estimate that number has increased due to the economic impacts of COVID-19.

 

The JLC Diaper Bank relies on community support to make an impact. There are three easy ways YOU can help us #EndDiaperNeed!  

  1. Help us spread awareness of #DiaperNeed!  
    1. Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram, and follow along for the latest on #DiaperNeed, #EndDiaperNeed and #ChangingDiapersChangingLives
    2. Re-share our content or post your own stories!
    3. Encourage your friends and followers to get involved through https://linktr.ee/diaperbank
  2. Host a Virtual Diaper Drive! 
    1. Visit our Just Giving campaign for more. 
    2. Just Giving instructions can be found here
  2. Host a Neighborhood or Community Diaper Drive!
    1. Engage your network and support the community in a safe, physically distant way. 
    2. Use contactless drop-offs at your home or business.
    3. Then, deliver your diaper donations to the JLC Diaper Bank (51 Folly Road) Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    4. Register your drive here, and find the drive toolkit Community Drive Toolkit.