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A Message about COVID-19
The Northern Virginia Diaper Bank (NOVA Diaper Bank) has partnered with a number of organizations serving basic needs during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are in need of diapers, please visit our Local Resources for Help. Stay up to date with us by subscribing to our newsletter. Know that we are standing strong and serving our families through this crisis.
NOVA Diaper Bank is a member of National Diaper Bank Network
Here are some facts about diaper need.
- 1 in 3 American families reports experiencing diaper need.
- 5 million children in the U.S. aged three or younger live in poor or low-income families.
- Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, toddlers about 8.
- Disposable diapers can cost $70 to $80 per month per baby.
- No state or federal child safety-net program allocates dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers.
- Without transportation, buying diapers at a convenience store rather than a large “big box” store can significantly increase the monthly cost of diapers.
- Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized facilities require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers.