LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Leaders with the Metro Council Women's Caucus and the Office for Women are hosting a diaper drive in partnership with the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank during the month of March.

Community members can drop off unopened packages of diapers in a red bin on the First Floor of City Hall, located at 601 W Jefferson St. in Louisville. Located in Prospect, St. Bernadette is the only diaper bank in the Louisville area.

The event coincides with Women's History Month. At a press conference on Thursday, organizers said the cost of diapers is an "overwhelming burden" for many women and families. Diapers cost $80 per month per child, and one in three families struggles to afford that, according to the Metro Office for Women.

“We are committed to removing barriers to women’s full economic and social wellbeing,” said Gretchen Hunt, Office for Women Executive Administrator. “Diaper access is a critical link to ensure that women can access daycare, employment, and other opportunities."

St. Bernadette supplied over 100,000 diapers to 13 organizations last year, which still wasn’t enough to meet all the requests. Hornback said they are in constant need of diapers for all ages, but they’re running low specifically on pull-ups and diapers for newborns, size 5, and size 6.

By creating Metro Council’s first Women’s Caucus, members said they wanted to not just talk about women’s issues but to also take action.

“If a family is missing the basic necessities, then it’s hard to focus on anything but making it by,” said Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8), Women’s Caucus Co-Chair. “Diapers might sound insignificant, but these donations make a real impact. This simple act of kindness can have ripple effects on a child’s health, a parent’s wellbeing, and our city’s economic vitality.”

Monetary donations to the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank can be made online. Additionally, checks can be mailed to the diaper bank at 6500 St. Bernadette Ave., Prospect, Ky. 40059.