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300,000 Diapers Donated from National Diaper Bank Network and Huggies
Volunteers of Austin Diaper Bank unloaded a truck filled with 300,000 donated diapers on Friday morning. Huggies and Costco teamed up to make the donation as part of their support of the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) and its member programs throughout the country. The Austin Diaper Bank is one of two NDBN-member diaper banks to share in the national donation, and it marks the local program’s largest single donation ever.
“In Central Texas, one in three families goes without enough diapers to keep their children clean and dry,” said Holly McDaniel, executive director of the Austin Diaper Bank. “We are so grateful to Huggies, Costco and the National Diaper Bank Network for this amazing donation of 300,000 diapers, by far the largest we’ve ever received. It will help us fulfill our mission to help the growing number of families who need diapers in six Central Texas counties.”
The donation will arrive in advance of National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29, a time for diaper banks, supporters and elected officials to draw attention to the issue and to support efforts to ensure all babies have access to clean diapers and other basic necessities they require to reach their full potential.
The full press release can be seen here.
“In Central Texas, one in three families goes without enough diapers to keep their children clean and dry,” said Holly McDaniel, executive director of the Austin Diaper Bank. “We are so grateful to Huggies, Costco and the National Diaper Bank Network for this amazing donation of 300,000 diapers, by far the largest we’ve ever received. It will help us fulfill our mission to help the growing number of families who need diapers in six Central Texas counties.”
The donation will arrive in advance of National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29, a time for diaper banks, supporters and elected officials to draw attention to the issue and to support efforts to ensure all babies have access to clean diapers and other basic necessities they require to reach their full potential.
The full press release can be seen here.
Bright Spot Launch
AUSTIN DIAPER BANK LAUNCHES PERIOD SUPPLY PROGRAM AT 2 AISD SCHOOLS
1 in 5 students miss school each month due to a lack of period supplies.
The Austin Diaper Bank on Friday unveiled Bright Spot, a new program to supply period products to students who do not have them, allowing them not only to attend school with dignity, but feel empowered about their bodies and health.
The program was announced at a press conference at Lanier High School, which, along with Burnet Middle School, are the two Austin Independent School District schools participating in Bright Spot and partnering with the Austin Diaper Bank.
The full press release can been seen here.
1 in 5 students miss school each month due to a lack of period supplies.
The Austin Diaper Bank on Friday unveiled Bright Spot, a new program to supply period products to students who do not have them, allowing them not only to attend school with dignity, but feel empowered about their bodies and health.
The program was announced at a press conference at Lanier High School, which, along with Burnet Middle School, are the two Austin Independent School District schools participating in Bright Spot and partnering with the Austin Diaper Bank.
The full press release can been seen here.
Austin Woman Magazine
July, 2018 Issue
Pick up the July Issue of Austin Woman Magazine and read all about the Austin Diaper Bank
Pick up the July Issue of Austin Woman Magazine and read all about the Austin Diaper Bank
