Program areas at Milwaukee Diaper Mission
Mdm provides an emergency supply of diapers and wipes to families in Milwaukee each month. We offer both disposable and cloth options to families, because we believe in dignity of choice and that each family knows what will work best for them.in 2022, mdm distributed 427,170 disposable diapers and 8,275 wipes packages. They also served an average of 1,427 children per month in 2022.
Mdm partners with jake's network of hope to offer a cloth option to families, because we believe in dignity of choice, and that reusable personal hygiene products should be accessible, affordable and achievable for everyone. Mdm provides cloth kits comprised of some or all of the following: a Diaper cover, a prefold and flat Diaper, a fitted Diaper, all-in-one Diaper, pocket Diaper, Diaper fasteners, pail liner, wet bag, creams and balms, liners and dyer balls. Mdm provides classes, washing and care instructions in each cloth kit as well as ongoing support for families.in 2022, mdm distributed 864 cloth diapers to families in need.
Mdm partners with local organizations to package and distribute two types of disposable period kits: tampon kits and pads kits. In addition, mdm offers both disposable and reusable options, because we believe in dignity of choice, and that reusable period products should be accessible and achievable for every menstruator. Our reusable period kits come with washable cloth pads and a silicone mentrual cup.in 2022, mdm distributed 100,660 disposable period products and 190 reusable period products to menstruators in need. They also served an average of 420 menstruators per month in 2022.