Salina Post
DICKINSON COUNTY - Community Action, Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of its Diaper Depot program into Dickinson County through a new partnership with Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene.
Previously serving families in Shawnee County, Diaper Depot will now extend services into Dickinson County, increasing access to essential resources for families with young children across the region.
Through this pilot initiative, eligible families with children from birth to age three can receive up to 50 free diapers per month. This expansion is a critical step in addressing diaper need, an often overlooked hardship that impacts the health, well-being, and dignity of both children and caregivers.
“This partnership allows us to expand beyond Shawnee County and reach more families who need support,” said Alexandra Drake, Director of Family and Community Outcomes. “By working alongside Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene, we are strengthening our ability to meet basic needs and connect families to additional resources.”
In a joint statement from Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene staff, they shared the following:
“We are incredibly grateful to partner with Community Action through the Diaper Depot program. Every week, we meet parents who are doing everything they can to care for their children, yet still face the impossible choice of how to afford basic essentials like diapers. We’ve seen firsthand just how great the need is. While we’ve been able to offer a few diapers to help families get through a day or two, it’s never felt like enough. No parent should have to worry about keeping their child clean, dry, and healthy. This partnership changes that. It allows us to provide real, meaningful support to families in Dickinson County when they need it most.”
Diaper Depot has been a vital support for families in Shawnee County, and this collaboration ensures that families in Dickinson County now have similar access to consistent diaper assistance. As part of the pilot, both organizations will collaborate on enrollment, distribution, and ongoing program evaluation to ensure long-term success.
Enrollment is now open for eligible families in both Shawnee and Dickinson counties.
Families interested in participating can visit wefightpoverty.org for more information.
For more info about Diaper Depot, click here.
About Community Action, Inc.
Community Action, Inc. works to reduce poverty and strengthen communities by providing essential services and support to individuals and families.
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About Neighbor to Neighbor
Neighbor to Neighbor connects individuals and families to resources that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and long-term success.
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