- Holt Kids is celebrating their one year anniversary with a diaper giveaway
- Inflation is affecting local families and the cost of diapers and formula continue to grow
- Watch to learn more about Holt Kids and how they are helping Holt families
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
Inflation is affecting families across the mitten and according to the Consumer Price Index the cost of diapers has risen 22% in the last 5 years. That’s why Holt kids, a neighborhood nonprofit is helping put diapers and formula in the hands of those who need them.
“Our mission is to help families in the Holt community with essentials that they may need for their baby diapers, formula,” said Lanisha Wilson.
Lanisha Wilson is a single mother and the founder of Holt kids. She wanted to create a service to help out struggling families in the Holt community.
“As a single mom I got a free car seat at the fire department in Jackson and the I had got a pack and play free from the health department so those are big ticket items that can impact and help families,” said Wilson.