The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank will host several opportunities to get involved to help end diaper need.
Community members can participate by hosting a diaper drive, volunteering with the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, sharing social media comments at #EndDiaperNeed, and/or donating to the Diaper Bank, which also supplies feminine hygiene products for low-income families.
According to the NDBN Diaper Check 2023 report, 47% of families struggle to afford the diapers needed to keep their children clean and healthy. This issue, often a hidden consequence of poverty, significantly impacts the physical, mental, and economic well-being of families. Recent reports highlight a 32% increase in diaper costs since 2019, further straining household budgets, especially for low-wage earners and families in poverty.
Diapers also continue to be taxed as luxury items in Missouri – something the organization has been working to change since 2019.
“Tackling diaper need in St. Louis requires a multifaceted approach that includes direct assistance, systemic support, and community engagement.” said Muriel Smith, St. Louis Area Diaper Bank executive director.
“[This is] an opportunity to work together and it’s possible to make a meaningful difference in the lives of struggling families throughout the St. Louis Region.”
For information call (314) 624-0888 or visit https://stldiaperbank.org/events/dnaw/
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