In 2020, we noticed a growing need in the homeless and immigrant community: diapers. Diapers are so important for a healthy baby and a healthy environment , however they are expensive and struggling families often have to choose whether to buy food for their children or to buy diapers. We saw this need in the immigrant and Hispanic underserved communities, and so, Little Sprouts was born.
Our Little Sprouts program has grown from serving 20 families each month with diapers and emergency food, to now more than 200 struggling mothers who come once a month for diapers, baby wipes, food, and essentials that will help them to take care of their babies and not wonder where their next meal will come from. Little Sprouts also serves families with children who have disabilities and need diapers.
A part of this program is education and workshops. We take it very seriously when it comes to equipping mothers with what they need to create a safe home environment, a way to prepare healthy meals with nutritional value, and vocational training so they can support their families. We teach them how to utilize their money wisely on other necessities for the household, and we also teach them how to give - how to pay it forward.
The same mothers are the ones that, once they complete the program, are bringing us gently used articles like: Baby clothes, strollers, car seats, and they also volunteer themselves to help other mothers.
The need is great. This program as important and successful as it is, still needs a lot of help. Each month we still have a waiting list of approximately 150 families that are waiting to be served. We’d love to provide more than just diapers, such as formula, wipes, and more and with your donations we can do that!
Will you help us keep these babies diapered and their families fed? Your donation today will change lives.
Will you join us with a one time or monthly donation?
