First-Time Mom Launches Diaper Drive For Newark Nonprofit – Newark, NJ Patch

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Parents can agree that expenses involved with caring for a new baby can be overwhelming – from diapers and wipes to formula. Now, imagine the stress of caring for a baby with the weight of financial pressures on your shoulders and the fear of not having a warm and safe home for your growing family.

• One in three families are affected by diaper need in the U.S.
• One third of households in need report feeling stressed or overwhelmed by diapering.
• 73% of respondents in a recent Huggies survey feel they are not being good parents when their children are left too long in a dirty diaper.
• According to Baby2Baby, a charity that provides diapers, requests for diaper donations have increased 500% during the pandemic and diaper costs rose 10%.

As a new first-time mom, I’m committed to making this time of year a little easier for as many families as possible. I am running a diaper drive to give back to my local New Jersey community and will be making a donation of diapers to The Apostles’ House based in Newark, where they have an extreme need. Thousands of diapers have already been collected and I’d love your help in spreading the word.

For background, The Apostles’ House is a nonprofit organization committed to providing comprehensive social services to homeless women with children and families at risk of homelessness in Newark and Essex County.

Let me know if you’d be interested in connecting to learn more about the effort and/or speaking with someone from the organization who can share more on their programs and why this drive is so important.