By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
We're growing our local impact! Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with a potential new Diaper Drop, in Appleton. I can't share too many details until we're ready to launch, but here's what I can share.
Diaper need affects 1 in 3 families here in Wisconsin, and there are no government programs that assist with diapers (food stamps and WIC don't include diapers). In Northeast Wisconsin, there are over 7,000 children under the age of 3, that live in households with income at or below federal poverty level. Most food pantries don't supply diapers, and if they do, they struggle to maintain proper sizes and quanities.
Our meeting was with a food pantry based in an area of town where the average income is less than federal poverty level. They not only have a need for diapers for children, but they also serve adults who have a need for incontinence products. These adults are low income, and really struggling to get by. At this food pantry, to honor and respect our elders, they allow them to come in early to avoid long waits for food. By distributing incontinence products, they are also able to help restore dignity and hope in our elder population.
Thank you for all your amazing support, and I'll share with you more as I am able!
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