LA Food Bank Diaper Program

Purpose: According to the National Diaper Bank Network, 1 in 3 US families experience diaper need. The network reports that babies without clean diapers are exposed to more potential health risks and are less likely accepted to daycares, leaving parents unable to attend work. Each family receives approximately 40 diapers per child per month – the average “diaper gap” per child per month.

Highlights:

• Free, governement supported program

• Approximately 40 diapers per child per month

• Currently 53 partner agencies

• Expanding the program within our agency network of over 600 organizations

Points to note:

• Service provided is specific to city/county of residential address

• May need to provide proof of income, child's birth certificate, bill with residential address on it

• Based on donations, no guarantee on quantity or sizes available. Call/Email beforehand if possible.

Testimonial

".The LA Food Bank's diaper program was a lifesaver for our family. As new parents, the cost of diapers was a huge financial burden. The diaper bank provided us with a supply of diapers so we could focus on caring for our baby in other ways"

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