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Approximately 20% of all births in Vermont are covered by Medicaid. Statistics show a disproportionate number of Vermont’s youngest children receive public assistance and are affected by diaper need. Even with the urgent, unmet diaper need in Vermont, there are no state or federal safety net programs (Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, 3 Squares) which cover the purchase of diapers. Creating a publicly funded diaper bank distribution program would help to address economic and health inequities in Vermont’s most vulnerable population.