National Diaper Bank Network

Save the date and register today to join us for the 13th Annual U.S. Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs on October 23-25, 2024 in Chicago, IL or virtually! The only event of its kind, the U.S. Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs promotes idea sharing, increases awareness and subject expertise, and provides truly unique networking opportunities for basic needs bank leaders and professionals from academia and research, business, government, marketing and media, technology and nonprofit support. Learn more and register at the link below to join us! https://lnkd.in/g9_KQf4Y

Check out this great piece published in Early Learning Nation featuring NDBN CEO, Joanne Samuel Goldblum, the Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland, and Emergency Infant Services highlighting the issue of diaper need, the invaluable work of diaper banks, and why some proposed policy solutions are not endorsed by NDBN. Thank you, Early Learning Nation and Elise Anderson for highlighting this important issue! https://bit.ly/3S7sWqU

“No family should have to choose between clean and dry diapers for their family or food. No parent should have to stay home from work because they can’t afford the diapers required to take their child to day care,” said Lacey Gero, director of government relations at the National Diaper Bank Network. Families shouldn't have to choose between basic necessities. Check out this new article in NBC News about why states across the U.S. are advocating for Medicaid coverage for diapers and the impact it would have on families. #EndDiaperNeed https://lnkd.in/eaehp-eK

Unacceptable: Nearly HALF of families surveyed by the National Diaper Bank Network last year reported not having enough diapers to keep their kids clean, dry and healthy. The impacts of diaper need ripple out through a family in devastating and unexpected ways--and no, simply switching to cloth diapers isn't the answer! Elise Anderson reports on this avoidable crisis: https://lnkd.in/gpwD4afV Featuring Joanne Samuel Goldblum of NDBN, Nakeisha Wells of The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland, and Jacky Escobedo of Emergency Infant Services.

Great news! Pennsylvania has passed its FY 2024-25 state budget which includes a $3 million grant program to fund period products in public schools! Thank you Senator Maria Collett, Representative Danielle Otten, Representative Darisha Parker, Governor Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro, and Alliance for Period Supplies members for your dedication to menstrual equity! #PeriodSuppliesAreSchoolSupplies

Diapers are essential for caregivers of young children to work because diapers are essential for child care.

🎧New Episode! 🎧 Tune in to Episode 22 of NDBN Minutes to explore how potty training can help address diaper need, and the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank's potty training program developed in partnership with St. Louis County Library and supported by an NBDN Funds for Change Grant! https://lnkd.in/geFXUqy7 #EndDiaperNeed #diaperbank

Last week, Lacey Gero, NDBN director of government relations, spoke on a panel at the American Library Association Conference alongside St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, The Flow Initiative, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Woodbridge Public Library, and St. Louis Public Library. The panel addressed the issue of period poverty and discussed ways to make products available at public libraries. Thank you to the American Library Association for highlighting period poverty at this year’s conference!

"In the United States, disposable diapers cost nearly $1,000 per year, per child, and nearly 1 in 2 families in the United States need diapers they struggle to pay for." Diaper need forces families to make impossible choices - learn more from NDBN founder and CEO Joanne Samuel Goldblum, Milwaukee Diaper Mission, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, lawmakers, and advocates below: https://lnkd.in/eRUhiM7d

We're hiring! Do you want to help end diaper need and have experience in membership management or program management? The National Diaper Bank Network is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Membership Manager and Program Manager to join our team! Apply today on Indeed: Membership Manager: https://lnkd.in/gNfvzgcP Program Manager: https://lnkd.in/gdgy4xE7 #JobOpening #JoinOurTeam