Diaper Need
in New York
and what The HopeLine is doing about it
Diaper need is the struggle to provide enough clean diapers for a child to be changed as often as needed. Diapers are a basic need for infants and toddlers and are as essential to their health and well-being as food and shelter.
Diapers are as essential to a baby’s healthy development as a mother’s love.
Fresh diapers impact the physical, mental, and economic well-being of children and their caregivers.
As the first established diaper distribution center in the Bronx,
we exist to intervene in the cycle of poverty by meeting the basic needs of vulnerable families and help empower those living in the Bronx to become more self-sufficient and upwardly mobile.
Facts About Diaper Need
Nearly 50% of families in the United States struggle to pay for diapers.
- Disposable diapers cost $100–$120 per month per baby.
- Infants need up to 12 diapers per day
- Toddlers need about 8 diapers per day.
- 31% of infants and toddlers with at least one parent who works full-time live in low-income families.
- 1 in 3 mothers cut back on essentials like food to afford diapers for their children.
- 3 in 5 parents miss work or school because they can’t afford diapers.
- 95% of mothers in the U.S. solely use disposable diapers for their children.
- Diapers are not covered under safety net programs such as SNAP (food stamps) or WIC (women, infants, and children).
50% of families in the United States struggle to pay for diapers.
- Disposable diapers cost $100–$120 per month per baby.
- Infants need up to 12 diapers per day
- Toddlers need about 8 diapers per day.
- 31% of infants and toddlers with at least one parent who works full-time live in low-income families.
- 1 in 3 mothers cut back on essentials like food to afford diapers for their children.
- 3 in 5 parents miss work or school because they can’t afford diapers.
- 95% of mothers in the U.S. solely use disposable diapers for their children.
- Diapers are not covered under safety net programs such as SNAP (food stamps) or WIC (women, infants, and children).
CLEAN
+ DRY
HEALTHY
A SIMPLE FORMULA
UNATTAINABLE FOR 50% OF US FAMILIES
Diapers are Essential to the Well-Being of Families
17% of New York children under 18 are infants/toddlers
Babies Need Strong Foundations
Children in low-income families are at greatest risk of suffering the effects of diaper need because many families can’t afford diapers. Current public support programs help some, but young children have additional needs necessary to build a strong foundation for healthy growth and to reach their full potential.
Diapers are as essential to a baby’s healthy development as a mother’s love. Keeping infants and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy is key to building a solid foundation for all children to reach their full potential. But one in two families struggles to provide clean diapers for their baby.
How The HopeLine is Helping
The HopeLine has distributed over 1.7 million diapers
As of September 2023
As a leading diaper distribution center in New York City, families rely on us for their monthly diaper needs through scheduled appointments. Our dedicated service extends to around 800 children, ensuring each visit provides an average of 50 diapers. We distribute an impressive monthly total of 40,000 diapers, playing a crucial role in supporting families in our community.
By the Numbers
Serve around 800 children monthly
368,328 diapers distributed
An additional 9,000 diapers distributed to expectant mothers to ease their transition into parenthood.
When available, we also provide wipes, formula, feminine hygiene products for moms, and toys/clothes for children
We are also a food pantry, and families receive groceries each visit
Statistics from the year 2022
Where We
Get Diapers
Diaper Need
is Real.
Your support is greatly needed…
and here are 3 ways to do so.
#1
Your generous contribution to The HopeLine plays a vital role in fulfilling the diaper demand. You can support us by making a monetary donation or by selecting diapers from our wish list. In both ways, you make a significant impact! (Remember: disposable diapers cost $100-$120 per month per baby and we serve over 800 each month).
