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ABOUT DIAPER GREEN BAY

Nearly 50% of families with small children struggle to afford enough clean diapers. House of Hope’s annual diaper drive, in collaboration with Green Bay Doulas, has collected more than 400,000 diapers to support families in need since its inception in 2018.

The 8th Annual Diaper Green Bay will begin on Monday, June 16th and end with a Collection Day on Friday, July 18th. Our goal is to collect 50,000 diapers to help meet the diaper needs of families experiencing homelessness and housing instability in our community. Diaper Green Bay benefits House of Hope clients and other local organizations, including Foster the Village, Freedom House, and We All Rise.

Please help by contributing diapers and baby wipes! Larger diapers (sizes 3-7) and Pull-Ups are most needed. Open or partial packages of diapers are acceptable. Donations can be made at House of Hope, Green Bay Doulas, and many convenient Diaper Drop-Off Locations throughout Brown County.

DIAPER NEED FACTS

Nearly 50% of families struggle to provide their babies with enough clean diapers
Government assistance programs (e.g., WIC, FoodShare/SNAP) do not cover diapers
Most daycare facilities require parents to provide disposable diapers for their child
Most laundromats do not allow cloth diapers to be washed due to sanitary concerns
Leaving babies in dirty diapers can cause physical and emotional suffering
Wisconsin is 1 of 24 states that charges sales tax on diapers
Diaper insecurity exacerbates economic insecurity. Of parents with diaper need:
- 25% have missed work or school because they can’t afford diapers required for childcare
- 28% have skipped meals so they could afford more diapers
Diaper insecurity impacts mental health. Of parents with diaper need:
- 82% felt hopeless or depressed (compared to 44% of diaper secure parents)
- 70% reported stress and anxiety about their parental responsibilities
- 53% felt judged as a bad parent
Diaper need has increased sharply from 33% of families with small children in 2010 and 2017 to 47% in 2023

TESTIMONIALS

"As a school social worker, I work with many families that have different needs. One day we had a family come in that was financially struggling and out of diapers. Their baby was wearing swim diapers because it was all they had. Swim diapers aren’t meant to hold liquid the same way as regular diapers, so the diaper was leaking. I was able to contact House of Hope and get a donation of diapers to help this family in a time of need. What an incredible community support connection."

—Social Worker, HOWE Community Resource Center

"I am the teenage parent program teacher at East High School, and my job is to help students who are either pregnant or parenting while navigating school and pretty much all aspects of life. As any one of us who have been on the parenting journey know, it can be difficult to juggle all of this at once. At times, my students run out of basic needs for their children due to limited resources, and that can add a tremendous amount of stress. One such basic need that my students find themselves short on is diapers. I have had the good fortune of partnering with House of Hope as a resource for my students.

Through House of Hope and the Diaper Green Bay diaper drive, I am able to have a supply of diapers on hand at school to be able to give to my students when that need arises. Being able to fulfill that need for my students while they are with me at school helps them to focus on the many other aspects of their lives that they need to juggle. It quite literally makes a huge difference. My students are extremely grateful for the help they receive, and they talk about how they will 'pay it forward' when they are in a position to do so. Oftentimes, we think of supplying diapers a fulfilling an immediate need, but I believe that it can have a lasting impact for years to come."

—Green Bay East High School Teacher

WHAT IS DIAPER NEED?

Diaper need, also known as diaper insecurity, is a term used to describe the inadequate supply of diapers to keep babies and toddlers healthy. It is a critical issue affecting one in three families in our community, particularly those who struggle with poverty, low income, or other financial challenges.

When parents do not have enough diapers for their babies, they may be forced to re-use soiled or wet diapers, which can lead to health problems for the baby and increase the risk of infections. Parents may be unable to send their children to daycare or preschool if they do not have an adequate supply of diapers, which can prevent parents from working or attending school themselves.

Diaper insecurity has a profound impact on the physical and mental health of both babies and parents. Studies show that parents who experience diaper insecurity are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and stress, and their children are more likely to experience diaper rash, infections, and other health problems.

Despite the critical importance of diapers to the health and well-being of young children, they are not covered by government assistance programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). This means that many families are forced to make difficult choices between purchasing diapers, food, and other essential items.

Nonprofit organizations like House of Hope are working to address diaper insecurity by providing free or low-cost diapers to families in need, as well as advocating for policy changes to ensure that diapers are covered by government assistance programs. By raising awareness about the issue of diaper need and supporting Diaper Green Bay, we can help ensure that all babies have access to the clean, dry diapers they need to thrive.