Clean diapers are a basic need of every baby and toddler, but 1 in 2 US families cannot afford the staggering cost (between $80 – $100) each month. Community Action of Allegan County’s Diaper Bank program provides these individuals and families the opportunity to receive a free supply of diapers, pullups and wipes from varying local distribution sites. These distributions were recently facilitated and managed by the St. Joseph County Great Start Collaborative until the Collaborative was suddenly and unexpectedly cut from Michigan’s budget in October.
To ensure our neighbors still have access to these crucial distributions, The Huss Project will now host Community Action’s Diaper Bank program every third Wednesday of the month and provide clean, dry diapers/pullups (Newborn – Size 6) and wipes without age restrictions. Self-reported income information will be needed at the time of pickup, but proof of income will not be required. You are eligible if one or more apply to you within the last 12 months:
-Recipient of Food Assistance Program (SNAP, Family Independence Program, State Emergency Relief, Weatherization, Low-Income Household Assistance Program, WIC, or Supplemental Security
-Income Annual Income below 200% FPL
More information and dates for Diaper Bank distributions at The Huss Project
More information on Community Action’s Diaper Bank program