ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Huddle Up Moms (HUM) is announcing the grand opening of its newly established Diaper Bank, Support Shop, and office space serving mothers and families in Southwest Virginia.
Officials say this new space establishes the region’s only diaper bank, as well as an education space for classes focused on childbirth, education, and other topics. The Diaper Bank and Support Shop provides diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, and other essential items to families at no cost, leveraging monetary donations and gently used items from the community.
HUM says this move marks its expansion, enabling the organization to better serve the needs of mothers in the region.
Huddle Up Moms seeking to establish southwest Virginia’s first ‘diaper bank’
According to officials, nationally, nearly 46% of families with children ages three and younger struggle to afford enough diapers, a figure that surges to 60% among low-income families. In Southwest Virginia, over one-third of families experience diaper need, and one in four parents have skipped meals to afford diapers…