05/11/2026
Participating in Give Local this year? Click on this link to support us directly: https://www.givelocalah.org/organization/Mountain-Momma-Maternity-Services
The National Diaper Bank states "Diaper need is the inability to afford a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy. Affecting roughly 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children, this issue forces parents to stretch diaper supplies, leading to severe diaper rash, increased infections, and high emotional stress." Diapers cost approximately $70–$100 a month per child. Because diapers cannot be purchased with food stamps (SNAP) or WIC, families either pay a high percentage of their income or 1 in 4 parents miss work because they can’t afford the diapers required for childcare. Clean diapers are a basic need of every baby and toddler.
As part of the Maternity Closet, we provide a monthly diaper distribution directly to the two YMCA Early Learning Centers, Dolly Ann Apartments, and Mountain View Apartments. Families submit a support request and pick up their items at the school or leasing office. They are able to receive diapers, wipes, and clothing at no cost, monthly! This allows us to meet families where they are.
Your support during Give Local Alleghany allows us to continue to distribute FREE diapers and wipes to families locally!
Since March 2026 when we added the diaper distribution events, we have grown to supply about 30 families a month, that's about 1,000 diapers a month! The number of families we are serving is increasing, so we anticipate closer to 40-50 families monthly by the end of the year.
Choose Mountain Momma this Give Day. A $50 donation provided a pack of diapers to four local babies.
(Donate during our power hours at 1-2p and 6-7p to increase our chance of winning an additional $1,500!)
