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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.
Will you help us?
Northern Virginia Diaper Bank has delivered over 509,813 diapers since July 1, 2017. During 2020, the diaper bank delivered 183,325 diapers to organizations who help families with babies in need. Thus far in 2021, we’ve delivered 65,320 diapers. The pandemic has caused extreme demand on organizations like ours. We want to thank our many supporters who consistently send diapers and/or money each month. We could not do what we do without you.Thank you!
Northern Virginia Diaper Bank is an all-volunteer non-profit organization.