National Diaper Bank Network

Alliance for period supplies - an ndbn program launched in 2018 - has distributed more than 45 million period products (pads and liners) donated by founding sponsor u by kotex, thinx, and poise, among others to more than 140 allied members in the u.s. Members also receive expert technical assistance as described above. Alliance for period supplies hosts the national summit on period poverty leadsership as part of the u.s. Conference on poverty and basic needs, which fosters collaboration and support among people and organizations working to address period poverty, period stigma, and menstrual equity in the united states.

Awareness - ndbn brings national attention to the issues of diaper need and period poverty by focuing on the impact that material hardship has on individuals, children and families living in the u.s. Awareness is expanded through the educational outreach to the general public as well as local and national leaders via media and proprietary initiatives. As the recognized center of authority on diaper need in america, ndbn collects, analyzes, and reports relevant data to advance policy/advocacy efforts related to diaper need, child poverty, and the physical, mental and economic well-being of children and families.

Research Institute