RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond nonprofit is distributing 500,000 diapers to food banks across Virginia to help families struggling during the federal government shutdown, which is set to end Wednesday.
Little Hands Virginia has seen increased demand for diapers as furloughed federal workers and families reliant on government assistance programs make difficult choices about what to buy with limited funds.
“Diapers are expensive, so while they are an essential item, they’re always a strain on a family’s budget. And during times like this, they’re even more of a strain,” said Taylor Keeney, founder and executive director of Little Hands Virginia…