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NPR- A retired nurse knew that many families in her community struggle to afford diapers, so she picked a volunteer job where she could really help.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — One in two families in the Cape Fear region struggles with buying diapers, forcing many to sacrifice other essentials just to get by.
The Lower Cape Fear Branch of The Diaper Bank of North Carolina works to fill that gap.
Volunteers wrap diapers and gather supplies to load into a van to get to families who need them most.
A Durham-based nonprofit that distributes hygiene products like diapers for babies has seen an 80% increase this year in requests due to the government shutdown as well as delays for WIC and SNAP benefits. Diaper Bank of North Carolina has provided more than 35 million diapers across the state since its creation in 2013.
The nonprofit’s CEO and founder, Michelle Schaefer, said as the government shutdown continues, it’s starting to impact more people in the working class.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Endowment is awarding eight new grants totaling more than $17 million for initial disbursement in 2025 or 2026.
The grants will be used to expand healthcare access, strengthen youth and family services, provide safe and affordable housing, and preserve historic resources.
With these latest awards, The Endowment’s 2025 grantmaking reaches 167 grants totaling more than $58 million, benefiting New Hanover County.
CHARLOTTE — Among the essential items for parents of young children is diapers, but that cost adds up quickly.
According to the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, half of families are in need of diapers, but one Charlotte organization is working to change that.
“There’s no assistance for diapers. WIC and food stamps do not cover them, and they cost over $100 a month,” Michelle Schaefer, the founder of Diaper Bank of North Carolina, said. “Families are literally making choices between buying food or buying diapers, and every single time they will choose to feed their children.”
The Granville County Community Foundation last week awarded a total of $22,740 in grants to nonprofits serving people in Granville County.
The grants were announced at a dinner Oct. 30 at the Granville County Expo Center.
Recipients of 2025 grants include: The National Mary Potter Club, for rehabilitation of the Mary Potter school shop building; the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, for its Granville County hygiene access initiative…
Durham, N.C. — October 24, 2025 — The Diaper Bank of North Carolina (DBNC) will host a special distribution event to support furloughed federal employees and their families on Wednesday, October 29, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC). The event will take place in the back parking lot.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — This Sunday marks seven years since Hurricane Florence made landfall in Wilmington.
In honor of the anniversary, NCW students volunteered on Friday for the annual wings up for Wilmington at the diaper bank of North Carolina.
SOUTH BEND, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Press Ganey, a leading provider of experience measurement, data analytics, and insights, held its annual global Community Day on September 10. Each year, employees around the world step away from their daily responsibilities to volunteer with local nonprofits, strengthening the communities where they live and work.
Partners for Children & Families, Inc. is nearing the one-year anniversary of its Essential Care Panty (ECP) and is excited to mark this milestone with a new grant from the Moore County Community Foundation for the ECP.
Partners for Children & Families – which has operated for over 30 years as Moore County’s Smart Start agency and primary nonprofit serving children from birth to age 5 – launched the ECP last October as a part of its Family Resource Center. During its first nine months of operation, the ECP has provided over 100 Moore County families with nearly 12,600 diapers and pullups, about 22,500 wipes, and over 6,000 period-support items free of charge.
These incredible nonprofits are making a difference in their communities and have a shared commitment to supporting Education, Health & Wellness, Housing,…
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation, a philanthropic organization associated with the North Carolina Community Foundation, has distributed $103,920 as part of their annual bid to support the community.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Diaper Bank of North Carolina is working to ease the load for families who lost everything in recent flooding brought on my Tropical Storm Chantal.
The Hillsborough-based non-profit is working with other grassroots organizations to connect with families who need help.
The North Carolina Republican-led House passed its 2025-27 budget plan on Thursday with strong bipartisan support, calling for an average 8.7% raise for teachers, with higher raises going toward beginning teachers.
Thank you to Governor Josh Stein, The City of Burlington, The Town of Carrboro, The City of Fayetteville and The Town of Hillsborough for recognizing Period Poverty Awareness Week!
We are so proud to do this work with you all!
CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims the week of May 12-18, 2025 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro.
Approximately half of the population will have a period every month for decades of their lives. Period supplies are a necessary product, each month, for millions of people across the country, however national surveys and research studies report that one in four menstruating individuals struggle to secure enough period supplies to meet their needs each month due to a lack of income.
The United States is increasingly recognizing period product insecurity, insufficient access to menstrual products and limited private spaces for managing menstruation due to financial constraints, as an issue impacting the well-being and dignity of Americans.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Burgwin-Wright House announces that it is accepting diapers and other products for the annual Diaper Drive benefitting the Diaper Bank of North Carolina.
According to a press release, during the entire month of March, local residents are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, packaged baby wipes, adult incontinence products, formula and other hygiene items to the Burgwin-Wright House.
On February 6, Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) joined forces with the Diaper Bank of NC to support families and build community. Together, PCANC staff rolled up their sleeves to sort, pack, and prepare essential supplies that make a difference in the lives of families and children during Family Support Awareness Month.
The Diaper Bank of NC is just one great example of family support programs, which play a critical role in promoting healthy child development and strengthening families. For many, access to basic necessities like diapers can mean the difference between stability and stress. This type of support helps to provide concrete support for parents — one of the five Protective Factors.
During and after disasters, to make sure all survivors have somewhere safe to stay, emergency managers open shelters. The need for shelters, medical support and supplies for impacted areas was great after Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. This blog highlights some of the work done and the partnerships that helped provide much needed relief in the wake of the powerful storm.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — In one week, the 9 Diaper Drive collected more than 6,000 diapers for Mecklenburg County families in need.
It also collected more than 5,600 wipes and more than 500 period and adult incontinence products.
Pregnant and newly postpartum women found themselves displaced by Helene — confronting canceled appointments, reworked birth plans and the loss of their belongings.
Following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on western North Carolina, organizations and community members in the Triangle are providing aid to people affected by the disaster.
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, myTalk 107.1/Minneapolis-St. Paul raised $31,652. The radio station then partnered with the Diaper Bank of North Carolina to purchase over 125,000 diapers for needy families in the Asheville area.