Diapers are a basic need no baby should ever go without.
But the truth is every day babies and toddlers in Allegany County go without the diapers they need to stay clean and healthy.
What is Every Bottom Covered?
Every Bottom Covered is a diaper bank in Buffalo NY partnering with local organizations who have like-minded missions to assist families in need throughout Western New York. A diaper bank is similar to a food bank with the difference that we distribute diapers and not food.
Every Bottom Covered addresses diaper need in Western New York. By providing diapers, wipes and other baby needs to families, Every Bottom Covered helps to address an unmet need. One in three families suffers from diaper need in the U.S. Based on present funding in NYS and many other areas in the United States, diapers cannot be purchased with food stamps. Babies who remain too long in a soiled diaper are exposed to increased health risks and concerns. Diaper need creates additional stress and concern for the family as well. Most child care centers, even free and subsidized facilities, require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers; therefore, many parents cannot go to work or school if they cannot leave their babies at child care.
What defines diaper need?
Diaper need is the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to remain clean, dry, and healthy.
Every Bottom Covered addresses diaper need in Western New York. By providing diapers, wipes and other baby needs to families, Every Bottom Covered helps to address an unmet need. One in three families suffers from diaper need in the U.S. Based on present funding in NYS and many other areas in the United States, diapers cannot be purchased with food stamps. Babies who remain too long in a soiled diaper are exposed to increased health risks and concerns. Diaper need creates additional stress and concern for the family as well. Most child care centers, even free and subsidized facilities, require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers; therefore, many parents cannot go to work or school if they cannot leave their babies at child care.
What defines diaper need?
Diaper need is the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to remain clean, dry, and healthy.
Thank you to WQRW for featuring Every Bottom Covered on its podcast. Learn more about the program from Robin Fuller, Ardent Solutions, and Rziya Hill, Foundation and Executive Director of WNY Every Bottom Covered.
How do I participate?
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To be a participating family in Every Bottom Covered:
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What does Every Bottom Covered provide?
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Applications can be completed on-line at Every Bottom Covered Client Application - Allegany (wufoo.com) or you can enroll by calling Robin Fuller at 585-648-6022.
Where can I pick up my diapers?
Diaper distribution will be held monthly for families who are eligible to enroll in the program and who complete an application. Pick-up dates will be shared with families upon enrollment. Each family may chose one location to pick up diapers or pull-ups and wipes:
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Jones Memorial Hospital
Women's Health Center Main Street Wellsville, New York 14895 |
ACCORD Corporation
Access Center 84 Schuyler Street Belmont, New York 14813 |
Ardent Solutions, Inc.
85 N. Main Street Wellsville, New York 14895 |
