FOX 5 Diaper Drive: How you can help the Greater DC Diaper Bank

FOX 5’s annual Diaper Drive!

It’s time for FOX 5's annual Diaper Drive! Diapers were a huge cost to families even before the COVID. Now under -- the weight of the pandemic -- many more families are in need! FOX 5'S Stephanie Ramirez has the latest on how you can help!

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Having a baby should be a joyous time for a woman, but when she is struggling to take care of that baby's basic needs, it can really impact her physically and emotionally.

The coronavirus pandemic has made it especially hard for new parents.

Helping families in need

Amid the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, families need help paying for needs for children like diapers more than ever.

HERE ARE THE FACTS:

One in three moms in our area report leaving their children in soiled diapers to make their supply last longer.

Two out of three moms report having to choose between diapers and food.

Diapers can cost between $70-$100 per month, and babies need six to 10 diapers per day.

DC Diaper Bank provides baby items, feminine products and adult diapers

For the third year in a row FOX 5 DC and the Greater DC Diaper Bank are working to provide baby items, feminine products and adult diapers to those in need.

Researchers found that 5.3 million children under the age of 3 live in poor or low income families.

Without clean diapers, babies are exposed to health risks and have greater instances of hospitalization.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

The actual diaper drop off day will be Monday, Dec. 7 at their Silver Spring warehouse, located at 8860 Mondard Drive, but you can also help by clearing the bank’s wishlist.