In recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week, we're revisiting why diaper need is an important issue for Illinois families. We're joined by State Representative Lakesia Collins of the 9th District to talk about how diaper need impacts her district and why she is introducing legislation to make diapers more affordable for families next session in Springfield.
Episode Notes:
Representative Collins Diaper Distribution takes place on September 26th from 3 – 5 PM at 3318 West Ogden Avenue in Chicago. More details can be found at this link.
Senator Villa is hosting a diaper drive from September 30th – October 2nd at the Jewel Osco in St. Charles (652 Kirk Road). More details can be found here.
For a full list of all the events surrounding Diaper Need Awareness Week, click here.
To tell your legislator to prioritize eliminating diaper need in Illinois in 2023, click here.
Our first episode on diaper need, Hidden Crisis: Let’s Talk About Diapers can be listened to here.
Many of the facts presented in this podcast come from a 2019 study of the economic impacts of the Diaper Bank of Connecticut, which can be viewed here.
CNN’s report on diaper price increases can be viewed at this link. The Wall Street Journal report on earlier price increases can be viewed here.
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