The average monthly diaper bill is $80 to $100, yet diapers are not covered by federal assistance programs.
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As such, moms facing financial struggles often have to choose before food and a clean diaper for their baby.
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Seeing that need, two Bay Area moms started a nonprofit in 2009.
Oakland-based Help a Mother Out works to improve baby and family well-being by increasing access to diapers for families in need.
In addition to running the San Francisco Diaper Bank, the nation's first publicly funded diaper bank, Help a Mother Out distributes diapers to families in need through its Bay Area Diaper Bank program. The organization has raised and distributed 2 million diapers since its founding.
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Help a Mother Out founder Lisa Truong says COVID-19 has made their mission more urgent.
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"We have significantly expanded its distribution of free diapers across the Bay Area to meet the dramatic increase in need as families face the economic fallout of COVID-19," said Truong.
Right now, its goal is to raise $50,000 before Dec. 31 and the board is offering limited gift matching dollar for dollar.
If you would like to make a donation to Help a Mother Out or want more information about the program head to their Facebook page or website.