Today, my sorority, Kappa Delta, is welcoming a new class of members to our chapter. Their arrival has me reflecting on a partnership that began several years ago and, coincidentally, followed me to UNC. For the past three years, Girl Scouts have supported Diapers for a Difference by collecting diapers as part of their cookie…
Four years ago I never imagined students from different schools and states would become part of my mission to help end diaper need. Watching my junior ambassadors take ownership of their local diaper drives and witnessing young students become leaders has been extremely rewarding. Together, we’ve donated over 18,000 diapers and counting! I want to…
The latest National Diaper Bank Network Diaper Check study confirms what we already know: diaper insecurity is a serious, widespread problem affecting nearly 1 in 2 U.S. households with young children. This crisis vastly affects working families, as the connection to child care is especially important: Households experiencing diaper insecurity were 21 times more likely…
I’m proud of my junior ambassadors who helped collect over 750 diapers and over 1,000 baby wipes for Helping Hands Rescue Mission’s spring Baby Blessings drive. This special program provides over 160 local families each month with diapers and baby supplies. This effort means so much to many families just miles from where I grew…
Chris donates over 1,000 diapers from a recent drive.
This “Diaper Insecurity Dashboard” produced by the Urban Institute in partnership with the National Diaper Bank speaks volumes. The general public still does not understand how widespread and urgent the issue of diaper need is. In 2026, I call on readers to reach out to their local legislators, urging them to establish more effective policies…
I’m excited to introduce Chris as a junior ambassador for Diapers for a Difference. Chris’s passion for helping families in need shines through in everything he does, making him a perfect fit for this initiative. During his holiday break, Chris hosted a diaper drive for those who struggle to afford this basic necessity. Rallying friends…
I’m grateful to all who contributed to my recent drive, aimed to help families undergoing financial hardships during the holiday season. The financial stress these parents experience year-round is amplified during the holidays, and a simple donation can make all the difference. Over 2,200 diapers will be delivered to Helping Hands Rescue Mission and the…
During a government shutdown, the challenges faced by families experiencing diaper insecurity are intensified. Unlike food, diapers are not covered by assistance programs, making them a costly burden for many families. Government shutdowns worsen this problem by disrupting funding and services that support low-income families. This interruption means fewer resources available at diaper banks and…
This week, U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) introduced House Resolution 736, recognizing the importance of diapers to infant health and family well-being while designating the week of September 15-21, 2025, as “National Diaper Need Awareness Week.” Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) is co-sponsoring this important resolution. The resolution addresses the widespread…