For millions of low-income families in the U.S., federal assistance programs like WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) serve as lifelines for purchasing essential items like food, formula, and healthcare necessities.

Diaper need—the lack of sufficient diapers to keep an infant or child clean, dry, and healthy—is a significant yet often overlooked issue affecting families across the United States. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families struggle to afford enough diapers for their children (https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/the-need/). This pervasive problem not only impacts the health and well-being of infants but also places substantial stress on par