Nearly 1 in 2 families can’t afford enough diapers for their babies
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is hosting its fourth annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive, a campaign to address the need for diapers throughout the state. Kicking off with National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 23 – 29, the drive runs through October. Spearheaded by CFBNJ’s Women Fighting Hunger volunteers, it will help raise awareness and collect diaper products and funds for New Jersey families in need.
Individuals, businesses and groups are invited to take part in the drive by running their own collections, donating products at CFBNJ’s Egg Harbor Township warehouse, or making an online donation at: give.cfbnj.org/sjwfh.
Since 2021, CFBNJ and Women Fighting Hunger have raised funds, generated awareness, and collected diaper products. Last year, the campaign collected over 410,000 diapers, tens of thousands of wipes, and other necessities for neighbors in need. Nearly 1 in 2 families in the U.S. struggles to afford diapers, which are not covered by most federally funded public assistance programs, like SNAP and WIC.
“Our annual drive helps remove barriers for families who need access to diaper products. Our goal with this campaign is to raise awareness and encourage donations so that all families have enough of these essential products,” said Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO of CFBNJ. “At CFBNJ, we do more than just provide food. Often, families who struggle to keep food on the table also lack access to critical hygiene supplies, like diapers, to keep their babies clean, dry, and healthy.”
Babies require up to 12 diapers per day, which adds up to $80-$100 or more per month per child, a cost many struggling families simply cannot afford. Every $1 donated can provide six diapers to families in need.
CFBNJ is a longtime member of the National Diaper Bank Network and accepts diaper product donations year-round. Most-needed items include diapers, wipes, and diaper cream. For ore information, contact Torrina Bennett-Michael, Director of External Affairs, (609) 380-3671, at the EHT Warehouse, 6735 Black Horse Pike.
