WPDB Goes to Washington with NDBN

The National Diaper Bank Network’s (NDBN) inaugural Lobbying Day activities were a huge success as diaper bank leaders from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C., May 11 – 12. Pastor Phillip and Cathy Battle were among them!

Here’s an excerpt from a U.S. News and World Report article that posted May 12:

“…The National Diaper Bank Network is lobbying Washington about the issue (diaper need) this week, pushing for the passage of the Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act. The bill would provide grants to states that create programs to cover diapers. Federal funds from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, do not currently go toward this purpose…”