We believe that clean diapers are basic needs for every infant and toddler. To reduce the financial burden that parents and caregivers experience, Babies Need Bottoms nonprofit diaper bank provides supplemental and emergency diapers to families in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania Counties.
DIAPER NEED FACTS
- Diapers & diaper supplies are not covered by government assistance
- Diapers cost an average of $70-$80 per month, per child
- Infants use up to 12 diapers/day and toddlers up to 8 diapers/day
- 1 in 3 American families reports experiencing diaper need
- Without transportation, buying diapers at a convenience store rather than a large “big box” store can significantly increase the monthly cost of diapers.
WNC AREA DIAPER NEED
- 46% of children in Buncombe County live in poor or low-income homes
- 51% of households with children in Haywood County receive food stamps
- 44% of households with children in Henderson County receive food stamps
- 46% of households with children in Madison County receive food stamps
- 58% of households with children in Transylvania County receive food stamps
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NEWS & UPDATES
CNN Money on Diaper Company Profit Losses… and High Cost of Diapers
CNN Money on Diaper Company Profit Losses... and High Cost of Diapers Diapers, and the companies that manufacture them, made the news today for the loss in profits. Many readers will first notice the
Support Local Families by Shopping on Amazon
You Shop. Amazon Gives... to Babies Need Bottoms Announcement We're excited to be a part of the Amazon Smile program! You can support our mission and provide diapers to local families just
Hendersonville Times-News Article
Hendersonville Times-News Article on Babies Need Bottoms In The News Thank you to the Hendersonville Times-News for your article on our nonprofit diaper bank! http://www.blueridgenow.com/news/20180426/new-nonprofit-provides-diapers-to-those-in-need
First Long-term Diaper Supply Collection Site
First Long-term Diaper Supply Collection Site Announcements We are excited to announce our first long-term diaper supply collection location. Since we opened a few months ago, we've been busy with diaper drives, diaper-wrapping and
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All of us can change the lives of families across the region struggling to provide clean, dry diapers for their infants and toddlers.