Junior League of Summit Launches Third Annual 100K DIAPER PROJECT

The Junior League of Summit (JLS) is proud to announce the launch of its third annual 100K Diaper Project, a community-wide initiative to collect 100,000 diapers by May 2026. JLS will donate all diapers to the Moms Helping Moms (MHM) Foundation, a New Jersey-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the growing crisis of diaper needs across the state.

Community members may support the initiative in two ways: 1) donate diapers at one of 38 community organizations hosting diaper drives throughout the area, or 2) contribute to the League’s virtual drive by making a monetary donation through the league’s direct fundraising link to MHM. Regular diapers, swim diapers, pull-ups, and both new and opened boxes of diapers are accepted. Financial contributions enable MHM to purchase diapers at wholesale cost, resulting in nearly twice as many diapers compared to what an individual might purchase at a retail store or online.

According to the National Diaper Bank Network, diaper need affects a staggering 1 in 2 families across the United States, and New Jersey families are no exception. Last year, Moms Helping Moms distributed more than 1.3 million diapers, yet this only begins to address the growing demand throughout the state. Diaper shortages have far-reaching consequences for families. Beyond affecting the health and well-being of infants and toddlers, a lack of diapers can also cause parents to miss work or school due to parents’ inability to provide the required diapers to their daycares. Compounding the challenge, diapers are not recognized as a basic need by government programs and cannot be purchased with food stamps, further exacerbating the challenge for families in need.

Through the 100K Diaper Project, the Junior League of Summit endeavors to bring awareness to diaper insecurity while mobilizing the community to support families in need.

For more information, please visit https://summit.jl.org/ or contact communications@jlsummit.org.

About JLS:

The Junior League of Summit is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting volunteerism and improving the community through effective action and leadership. Learn more at https://summit.jl.org/.

About Moms Helping Moms:

Moms Helping Moms is committed to providing essential baby items to families in need, including diapers, to ensure that every child has a healthy and happy start in life. Learn more at https://momshelpingmoms.org/.