ROANOKE, Va. – Huddle Up Moms, a Roanoke-based organization, is in the final week of its third annual diaper drive, aiming to address a critical need for families in the region.
The organization, which the group refers to as Southwest Virginia’s only diaper bank, has surpassed its initial goal of recruiting 20 participating groups, with 23 organizations now involved in the collection effort. Each group has been tasked with gathering 1,000 diapers and 5,000 wipes to help local families in need.
“Diapers are not a resource that is provided by federal funding. So, WIC and SNAP benefits, nothing is covered,” explains Huddle Up Moms’ Director of Support Hannah Goodman. “So moms and families in the area who are strapped for money or unable to afford diapers or just can’t make it to the next paycheck, we’re here to support them.”…