Help supply families with diapers

Did you know babies need around 50-85 diapers a week? And that parents who qualify for federal and state safety net programs cannot use their benefits to purchase diapers? Even though diapers are a necessity for little ones, they are not covered by programs like CalFresh and WIC. This $80+/month expense can be a challenge for many families who have a tight budget due to the rising costs of housing, healthcare, utilities, and other necessities.

Caregivers also need a full supply of diapers to be able to send their kids to daycare or preschool. Parents may have to miss work if they don’t have enough diapers on hand for an entire day, which jeopardizes their job security and income. If families try to stretch their diaper supply, a child may go longer periods of time between diaper changes, putting them at risk of negative health effects.

Thanks to a partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and other community donors, Jewish Family Service has its own diaper distribution for families in our community. Currently the “diaper gap” between what families can afford and what they need is 30 diapers per month, but during this time the need may be even greater. Through our diaper distribution program, families can access 75 diapers a month for each child in their family that needs them. As part of the Family & Children’s Hub at JFS, our diaper distribution helps break down barriers that can prevent families from achieving health and success.

Goal of Position:

Our COVID-19 Diaper Distribution Volunteers support families in our community by keeping babies happy and healthy!

This volunteer role connects caregivers to diapers on a monthly basis by maintaining communication with our clients and preparing the correct sizes and quantities of diapers for pick-up. By filling the “diaper gap” a family may encounter in a month with a supply of 75 diapers, our Diaper Distribution Volunteers empower families with a hand-up to help them meet their family’s monthly needs within their budget.

Responsibilities:

Bundle and label diapers to prepare them for pick-up
Re-stock diaper inventory when necessary
Communicate warmly and effectively with clients when picking up diapers
Qualifications and Requirements:

Must be at least 13 years of age (with a guardian present)
Must complete HIPAA Level 1
Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently

Multiple shifts available on linked website.