The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) has established the “Diapers for Babies” hurricane fund to help get clean diapers to children and families impacted by Hurricane Michael, EINPresswire.com reports.
“Based on our experience, disposable diapers are among the first items families with young children need when displaced by a major disaster such as Hurricane Michael,” said NDBN CEO Joanne Goldblum.
“However, diapers are often overlooked as a material basic need. NDBN works with our member diaper bank programs, and other relief agencies, to provide immediate diaper assistance, once it’s safe to do so, and we continue to support families throughout recovery efforts.”
Disposable diapers are among the first items families with young children need when displaced by a major disaster such as Hurricane Michael. Disposable diapers are among the first items families with young children need when displaced by a major disaster such as Hurricane Michael,” Joanne Goldblum said.
Individuals and organizations can donate to NDBN’s “Diapers for Babies” hurricane fund by clicking on the donate button at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org.
In the past two years, NDBN and member diaper bank programs have distributed millions of diapers to families impacted by disasters, including Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017, and Hurricane Florence last month.
Cash donations by individuals and groups are more impactful than collecting, and shipping individual boxes of diapers across the country. Shipping is more expensive than most people consider. Plus, donated dollars allow NDBN and member diaper bank programs to acquire twice as many diapers, on average, at costs lower than wholesale.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA website, “A financial contribution to a recognized disaster relief organization is the most effective donation to make. When the people support voluntary organizations with financial contributions, it helps ensure a steady flow of important services to the people in need after a disaster.”
However, many people want to purchase and deliver diapers directly to diaper bank programs serving impacted areas. NDBN recommends supporting accredited member diaper bank programs, such as the Junior League of Panama City Diaper Bank, by making a direct donation to the organisation.
(EINPresswire.com)
