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Diaper banks, WIC and other local help
Free and low-cost help that many families don't know about.
Lots of families need a hand in the early years. There is more help available than most people realize, and using it is exactly what it's for.
Where to look
- Diaper banks: free diapers through local partners; find one through the National Diaper Bank Network or 211
- WIC: healthy foods, formula support and breastfeeding help for eligible families with children under five
- Head Start and Early Head Start: free early education and care for eligible families
- Buy Nothing groups and libraries of things for gear
- Your hospital's social worker, before you go home
One number for all of it
Call or text 211 (or visit 211.org) to reach a local helpline that connects families to food, diapers, childcare and utility help in their area.
General educational information. Costs and rules vary by state, plan and family. Family Penny Saver isn't paid by any brand, store or insurer.