Mom4Moms Shares Mission to Help Columbia Families

According to The National Diaper Bank, one out of every three families struggles to afford diapers. Some families face the decision of choosing between buying diapers or food. Sadly, babies left in diapers too long can experience severe diaper rash, yeast infections, bladder infections, extreme discomfort and irritability. Clean diapers are as essential to a baby's health as proper nutrition and parental love. After working for the state government for some time, Shanna Garrett, Mom4Moms founder, president and CEO, discovered that diapers were not covered by Columbia area food stamp programs, the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program or social service organizations. Yet, there are thousands of babies that are in desperate need of diapers. With this in mind, Garrett formed Mom4Moms, a 501c3 nonprofit that provides diapers, wipes, ointment, and gently used clothing to single mothers and single fathers in Columbia. The organization wants to provide 500 families in the local Midlands area with a month's worth of diapers by the end of 2016. Those interested in supporting the mission of Moms4Moms, by way of hosting a diaper drive or giving a donation, are invited to visit the organization’s website for details.

For more information, visit Mom4Moms.org or go to Facebook.com/Mom4Moms.