‘Huge impact’: Nonprofit in Charlotte distributes thousands of diapers to families in need
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.”
