Diaper Need in America National Diaper Bank Network [Insert your logo here] [Insert your organization name]
Agenda What is Diaper Need Who is Affected Why Diaper Need is an Issue Consequences of Diaper Need Diaper Banks How Diaper Banks Address Diaper Need Info on your Diaper Bank You Can Help!
Definition of Diaper Need
Who is Affected? Children Low-income and poor families Single moms Grandparents [Insert local/state poverty statistic]
Why Diaper Need is an Issue Babies use a lot of diapers Diapers are expensive but necessary No federal assistance programs subsidize the cost of diapers Limited access to transportation can result in paying more for diapers Laundromats often don’t allow customers to wash cloth diapers
Consequences of Diaper Need 48% of families report delay changing diapers 32% of families report reusing diapers
Consequences of Diaper Need
What are Diaper Banks? Diaper banks Collect Store And distribute diapers to families in need!
How Diaper Banks Address Diaper Need Close the diaper gap! Make a difference and win crucial support Work collaboratively Provide diaper assistance to those in need
Information on YOUR Diaper Bank [Insert information on your own diaper bank here] What services do you provide? How many diapers do you distribute annually? Who do you reach and how many? What are the demographics of your population?
You Can Help!
Contact Us The National Diaper Bank Network Facebook: The National Diaper Bank Network [Your organization’s contact information]
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