July 8, 2020
Low-income families and parents who have lost jobs due to the pandemic are struggling to afford diapers for their babies.
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Diaper Need: A Growing Problem During a Global Pandemic
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, people have been loading their pantries with household staples like toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, diapers and hand sanitizer. This panic buying — sometimes even hoarding — has depleted store shelves and disrupted supply chains. It’s also exacerbated a growing problem in the United States: diaper need.