Nebraska For Us collects 1,100 diapers, 1,700 wipes through community drive

Local coalition calls attention to anniversary of Republican Tax Law

OMAHA, Nebraska (July 1, 2026)—As costs continue soaring, especially for new parents, Nebraska For Us hosted its Pints and Pampers event Tuesday night where we accepted donations of highly sought after items for young families. The event comes as we approach the one-year mark since the passage of the Republican Tax Law.

In addition to more than 1,100 donated diapers, supporters also brought in 1,700 wipes along with pull-ups to benefit North Omaha Community Partnership.

“Through our partnership with Nebraska Diaper Bank, our diaper program often serves as the first form of contact for many members of our local community,” North Omaha Community Partnership Executive Director Tamika Mease said. “We offer up to a one-month supply of diapers and wipes. We also provide nursing pads and bras, formula, vitamins, and other necessary household items.”

Nearly one year ago to the day, Congressmen Mike Flood and Don Bacon voted for massive cuts to SNAP, Medicaid and other programs for low-income Nebraskans, just to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. Costs across the board are continuing to soar, especially for young families. The latest inflation reports show these increases are continuing to punish stretched consumers.

“It seems as if every day we are hearing from more Nebraskans about the drastic measures they are having to take to save money, keep the lights on, and make sure their families are fed,” Nebraska For Us State Director Angie Lauritsen said. “For a growing number, the money is just not there. Policy decisions at the federal level are only making that problem worse.”

“In a time where we are hyperpartisan, this issue of childcare is not,” District 10 State Senator Wendy DeBoer said. “When we talk about issues we want to engage with our federal delegation on, do we want to prioritize tax cuts or do we want to prioritize childcare? Nebraskans who shared their experiences with state senators about the challenges surrounding childcare made a direct impact in getting LB304 across the finish line earlier this year.”

Donations will go directly to babies and toddlers in the metro area. This event also included the opportunity for parents and community members to discuss the increasingly high cost of child care, financial challenges facing families, and potential solutions to combat these problems.

Representatives from organizations including Voices for Children in Nebraska and Kids Can Community Center were also on hand to provide additional information about economic issues facing young families in our area and statewide.