The deposit you make at the bank at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Algoma pays you back not with interest but with the smiles of a young family. Members of the church noticed a problem within the community that affected its young families and their ability to afford the basic needs of their babies. The National Diaper Bank Network estimates that the average family spends between $75 and $100 each month on diapers for one child. Many forms of public assistance dollars from the government cannot go towards the purchase of diapers, though states like New Jersey, Missouri, and Michigan are trying to find different ways to at least soften the blow for families. Pastor Joel McKenney says his congregation wanted a unique cause they could rally behind, and they have done just that so far.

If you or someone you know could use some help with diapers, you can register by clicking this link so you can pick up a pack on their distribution days on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. You can donate diapers to the St. Paul’s Diaper Bank at their school.