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Follow on Google News | St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Experiences Increased Diaper NeedNational Diaper Bank Network's recent findings show nearly half of U.S. families with young children struggle to afford diapers.
By: St. Louis Area Diaper Bank St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a member of the NDBN and its sister organization Alliance for Period Supplies, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need and "period poverty" in America. This year the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank – through a network of 70 community organizations, educational and health partners serving low-income families – will distribute 4.1 million diapers to more than 70,000 families in the St. Louis region. Last year the nonprofit distributed 3.3 million diapers in St. Louis. The NDBN Diaper Check 2023: Diaper Insecurity among U.S. Children and Families is a nationally representative study commissioned by the NDBN. Major findings include:
"This national study solidifies what we are feeling firsthand in our community," said St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Executive Director Muriel Smith. "It's time to realize that we are in a public health crisis, one that causes harm to our children and their families. We as a nation must do better to support those who need our help." Founded in 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank provides diaper and period supply access to the region's low-income families, as well as raises community awareness about the causes and consequences of diaper need and period poverty. For more information, call (314) 624-0888 or visit their website (http://www.stldiaperbank.org/ End
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