City Of Louisville: Metro Council Women's Caucus, Office For Women Teaming Up To Host Diaper Drive

Press release from the City of Louisville:

March 10, 2022

Donations will be distributed through the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank

Donations will be distributed through the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank

Louisville – Leaders with the Metro Council Women’s Caucus and the Louisville Metro Office for Women announced Thursday that they will be hosting a Diaper Drive with the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank during the month of March, coinciding with Women’s History Month.

Louisville – Leaders with the Metro Council Women’s Caucus and the Louisville Metro Office for Women announced Thursday that they will be hosting a Diaper Drive with the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank during the month of March, coinciding with Women’s History Month.

During Thursday’s press conference, organizers expressed the significant need for diapers in the Louisville community, which is often an overwhelming burden that lands on women. Diapers for one child cost $80 per month on average, and one in three families lack adequate resources to buy enough, according to the Office for Women.

During Thursday’s press conference, organizers expressed the significant need for diapers in the Louisville community, which is often an overwhelming burden that lands on women. Diapers for one child cost $80 per month on average, and one in three families lack adequate resources to buy enough, according to the Office for Women.

“We are committed to removing barriers to women’s full economic and social wellbeing,” said Gretchen Hunt, Office for Women Executive Administrator. “Diaper access is a critical link to ensure that women can access daycare, employment, and other opportunities. With research showing that every $1 invested in diaper need results in $11 return to family income, we cannot afford to ignore this critical need.”  

“We are committed to removing barriers to women’s full economic and social wellbeing,” said Gretchen Hunt, Office for Women Executive Administrator. “Diaper access is a critical link to ensure that women can access daycare, employment, and other opportunities. With research showing that every $1 invested in diaper need results in $11 return to family income, we cannot afford to ignore this critical need.”  

Organizers are encouraging everyone to show their support by dropping off unopened packages of diapers for the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank, which is the only diaper bank in the Louisville area.

Organizers are encouraging everyone to show their support by dropping off unopened packages of diapers for the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank, which is the only diaper bank in the Louisville area.

“Without an adequate supply of diapers, babies are exposed to serious health risks,” said Deanna Hornback, St. Bernadette Diaper Bank’s founder. “On top of that, babies may not be accepted into daycare without diapers of their own, and that means their caregivers are unable to work. We’re so thankful for every donation, because each one makes a huge difference.”

“Without an adequate supply of diapers, babies are exposed to serious health risks,” said Deanna Hornback, St. Bernadette Diaper Bank’s founder. “On top of that, babies may not be accepted into daycare without diapers of their own, and that means their caregivers are unable to work. We’re so thankful for every donation, because each one makes a huge difference.”

The St. Bernadette Diaper Bank supplied more than 100,000 diapers to 13 organizations last year, which still wasn’t enough to meet all the requests. Hornback said they are in constant need of diapers for all ages, but they’re running low specifically on pull-ups and diapers for newborns, size 5, and size 6.

The St. Bernadette Diaper Bank supplied more than 100,000 diapers to 13 organizations last year, which still wasn’t enough to meet all the requests. Hornback said they are in constant need of diapers for all ages, but they’re running low specifically on pull-ups and diapers for newborns, size 5, and size 6.

“The Women’s Caucus is making it a priority to educate our community about issues facing women in Louisville,” said Paula McCraney (D-7), Women’s Caucus Co-Chair. “During a month when we are celebrating the vital role women have played in America’s history, we are also showing how we can come together to support mothers and protect the health of our children.”

“The Women’s Caucus is making it a priority to educate our community about issues facing women in Louisville,” said Paula McCraney (D-7), Women’s Caucus Co-Chair. “During a month when we are celebrating the vital role women have played in America’s history, we are also showing how we can come together to support mothers and protect the health of our children.”

By creating Metro Council’s first Women’s Caucus, members wanted to find ways to not just talk about women’s issues but to also take action. The Diaper Drive will be the first of many projects with the goal of supporting women.

By creating Metro Council’s first Women’s Caucus, members wanted to find ways to not just talk about women’s issues but to also take action. The Diaper Drive will be the first of many projects with the goal of supporting women.

“If a family is missing the basic necessities, then it’s hard to focus on anything but making it by,” said Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8), Women’s Caucus Co-Chair. “Diapers might sound insignificant, but these donations make a real impact. This simple act of kindness can have ripple effects on a child’s health, a parent’s wellbeing, and our city’s economic vitality.”

“If a family is missing the basic necessities, then it’s hard to focus on anything but making it by,” said Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8), Women’s Caucus Co-Chair. “Diapers might sound insignificant, but these donations make a real impact. This simple act of kindness can have ripple effects on a child’s health, a parent’s wellbeing, and our city’s economic vitality.”

Anyone can drop off packages of new diapers in the red bin on the First Floor of City Hall, located at 601 W Jefferson St., through the month of March.

Anyone can drop off packages of new diapers in the red bin on the First Floor of City Hall, located at 601 W Jefferson St., through the month of March.

Monetary donations to the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank can also be made online: https://stb2008.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/DiaperBank

Checks can be mailed to the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank at 6500 St. Bernadette Ave., Prospect, Ky. 40059.

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