Diaper Bank Of Connecticut Responds To National Baby Formula Shortage

Press release from DBCT:

Oct. 21, 2022

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut (DBCT) is announcing its partnership with The Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation to distribute a substantial donation of baby formula to families in need.
Prior to the United States' national baby formula shortage, inflation and rising costs of baby formula were already barriers for low-income families. DBCT argues that with the ongoing formula crisis leaving families scrambling, accessing baby formula has never been more critical.

Lack of access to baby formula can put babies at risk of becoming undernourished and other resulting health complications. Having enough formula helps reduce the likelihood of babies incurring minor to severe health issues.

The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) does cover the cost of formula. As a result, most families who receive SNAP funds cannot afford or access formula for their children.
“The Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation is very happy to partner with The Diaper Bank of Connecticut and Bellamy’s Organic to help families throughout the state feed their newborns in a true crisis. With this modest donation of $110,000 of Bellamy Organics product and the wonderful distribution efforts of The Diaper Bank, over 800 babies' formula needs can be served for two months,” said David Kelsey, Old Lyme businessman, and father-of-two, of the Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation. “We are prepared to do more, as well as financially support The Diaper Bank to help people in our state. We hope this inspires others.”

“No one in our state should have to go without basic needs, least of all our infants and toddlers. The Diaper Bank will continue to work with state and local leaders, as well as like-minded organizations, to help get families the formula they so urgently need.”

“So many Connecticut residents and families with young children already did not have access to formula, because they could not afford it,” said Janet Stolfi Alfano, Executive Director of the Diaper Bank of Connecticut. “This supply chain issue impacts them even more severely. We saw a need and took action to ensure that families across Connecticut could access formula for their children.”

“Bellamy’s Organic are proud to be assisting The Diaper Bank of Connecticut (DBCT) and The Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation in support of parents getting their hands on safe, premium and nutritious infant formula at this challenging time,” said Shae Richards, Bellamy’s Organic Global Nutrition Manager and Pediatric Dietitian.

This press release was produced by DBCT. The views expressed here are the author's own.