There is a great need for diaper donations for many reasons:
Government food assistance programs, like SNAP and WIC, which are facing deep cuts, do not cover diapers.
Almost half of Americans with young children cannot afford all the diapers their little ones need, according to the National Diaper Bank Network.
Child care facilities, even free or low-cost ones, require families to provide a supply of diapers each week, and about 25% of families struggling to afford diapers reported missing work because they couldn’t provide enough to daycare.
Diapers cost about $1200 per year per child, and parents without the resources to buy adequate numbers of diapers may be forced to leave their children in dirty diapers for too long or may try to clean and reuse disposable diapers. Babies kept in dirty diapers for extended periods of time are more likely to get diaper rash and UTIs, which leads to unhappy babies and stressed out parents.
Where will the diapers be donated?
All diapers will be donated to the Somerville WIC program. The WIC office will screen applicants and make sure the diapers go to those who need them most.
Can I donate leftover loose diapers that are a size my child has grown out of?
Yes! While the Drive is almost entirely online now, we are happy to take loose diapers where possible. If you are close to the Somerville WIC office, you can drop them off at 120 Beacon St. Suite 202, Somerville, MA 02143 during business hours (M/Tu 10-6:30 p.m.; W/Th 8:30-5 p.m.; F 8-4:30 p.m.). If the Somerville WIC office isn’t convenient, please be in touch with Kim Jalet about other options.
Can I donate cloth diapers?
We are currently not collecting cloth diapers because most low income families do not have affordable access to washing facilities, and most laundromats do not allow customers to wash cloth diapers for sanitary reasons. In addition, most daycare centers require parents to provide a supply of disposable diapers.
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