Treasure Coast Food Bank Program
401 Angle Road
Fort Pierce, Florida 34947

Phone: 772-489-3034
Extension:
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: 772-489-5673
TDD Phone:

Website: www.stophunger.org

Program Description

While the majority of families in the United States are aware of food banks, few are aware of the existence of diaper banks. This is why in 2014, the Treasure Coast Food Bank partnered with the National Diaper Bank Network to raise awareness about this devastating problem and started a diaper bank distribution network throughout Southeast Florida and beyond to reach families in need.

Services Available Through This Program

Emergency Services / Other , Emergency Services for Adolescents/Babies , Emergency Services- Clothing/Essentials

Hours of Operation


call

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

FREE

Other Useful Information

1 in 3 families in America struggle to afford diapers for their children. Two-thirds of those identifying as in need of diapers are employed, with 14 percent working multiple jobs to make ends meet To provide diapers for their children, three-fourths of families with diaper need (74%) said they reduce other spending on Food and grocery purchases (39%), Personal hygiene items (37%), and Transportation costs (26%) Families with diaper need spend 11 percent of their monthly income on diapers and other baby care products, the fourth-highest expenditure after mortgage/rent (29%), food (17%) and utilities (12%) and exceeding transportation (10%) At an average cost of $18 per week, families require $936?more than 4% of poverty-threshold income?per child per year for diapers. Families from a range of incomes struggle to afford diapers, including both families who fall below the federal guideline of poverty ($25,000 for a family of four) and families with incomes above the federal poverty guideline but who are still considered low-income. Research suggests that families earning twice the federal poverty guideline still struggle to meet their basic needs.