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This resolution designates the week of September 15 through 21, 2025, as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania, highlighting a critical issue facing many families. The resolution draws attention to the significant challenge of diaper insufficiency, noting that one in two families experiences "diaper need," which means struggling to afford an adequate supply of diapers for children and incontinent adults. The document emphasizes that disposable diapers can cost up to $100 per child monthly, and most public assistance programs like food stamps, WIC, and Medicare do not cover these essential items. The resolution points out that nearly half of affected families cut back on other necessities like food and utilities to purchase diapers, and that a lack of diapers can prevent children from attending child-care programs, potentially impacting parents' ability to work or attend school. By recognizing the 10 diaper banks in Pennsylvania that distribute over 12 million diapers annually, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the diaper gap and encourages residents to support community organizations and participate in diaper drives to help children and incontinent adults maintain health and dignity.

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