Whereas diaper need, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy, can adversely affect the health and well-being of babies, toddlers, and their families; Whereas national surveys and research studies report that 1 in 3 families struggles with diaper need, and 48 percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend their supply; Whereas children go through 6 to 12 diapers each day during the 2 to 3 years they wear diapers; Whereas purchasing enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy can consume 14 percent of a low-wage family’s post-tax income, making it difficult to obtain a sufficient supply; Whereas a daily or weekly supply of diapers is generally an eligibility requirement for babies and toddlers to participate in childcare programs and high-quality early education programs; Whereas, without enough diapers, babies and toddlers risk infections and health problems that may require medical attention, and may prevent parents from attending work or school, thereby hurting the family’s economic prospects and well-being; Whereas addressing diaper need can lead to economic opportunity for families and communities and improved health for children, thus ensuring all children and families have access to the basic necessities required to thrive and reach their full potential; Whereas the numerous committed staff and volunteers at diaper banks across the country work tirelessly in their communities, distributing millions of diapers and serving hundreds of thousands of children each month; Whereas these diaper banks and their staff and volunteers serve on the front lines of the United States of America’s COVID–19 pandemic response by helping families in our communities weather the crisis