Pandemic Worsens Diaper Shortage In Georgia
“Helping Mamas distributes about 20,000 to 25,000 diapers a month to organizations that serve families living in poverty in collaboration with 200 agencies across Georgia.
‘Diaper need is a public health issue, and we believe COVID-19 has exasperated this public health issue,’ Lackey said.
NDBN research shows that 1 in 3 families experience diaper need. Supply chain disruptions and bulk buying at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic increased the need among U.S. households. Diaper need is defined as lack of an adequate supply of diapers to keep a baby clean, dry and healthy. Lackey said families living in poverty always experience a diaper shortage.”