Half of Cape Fear families struggle to afford diapers, local bank steps in
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.
About 10 percent of what they give out comes from community donations, with the vast majority purchased in bulk by the diaper bank.
Julie Bowling is the director for The Lower Cape Fear branch.
She says the need isn’t just about supplies; it’s about preventing larger consequences for families.
