Diaper Bank Of CT Collects 360,000 Donated Diapers During Annual Drive

Press release from DBCT:

Oct. 11, 2022

With five days remaining in the Diaper Bank of Connecticut’s (DBCT) annual Healthy Babies Diaper Drive, the organization has reached 64% of its goal at 360,000. The drive, which began September 24th, will continue through October 16th, 2022 at nearly 40 drop-off locations throughout the state to raise awareness about diaper needs. According to DBCT's projections, the organization will meet their goal of 500,000 diaper donations by October 16th.

The resounding success of this year's diaper drive was sparked by donation of 20,000 diapers from Stop & Shop, and support from sponsors across the state, as well as local businesses, organizations, and individuals.

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Nearly 1 in 3 families struggle to afford diapers to keep their babies clean, dry, and healthy. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) do not cover the cost of diapers. An adequate supply of diapers helps improve the health and well-being of both a caregiver and their baby, allows parents to go to work and school, and increases access to early childhood education opportunities.

"In every Connecticut county, families need diapers without means to provide them. DBCT is dedicated to lending a helping hand to any parents, caretakers, children, and families who find themselves in that position,” said Janet Stolfi Alfano, Executive Director of The Diaper Bank of Connecticut. “Our annual Healthy Babies Diaper Drive has been met with resounding success so far, but there’s still five days to go. We’re grateful to have support from our local partners to raise awareness and help us provide for our neighbors.”

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