What started as one mom’s gut instinct to help turned into a full-blown movement. Lindsay Gill, a mom of three in the Washington, DC, area, knew the challenges of motherhood—sleepless nights, mounting costs, and the feeling of constantly falling short. She also knew that for some women, especially those who were struggling to make ends meet, the pressure could be crushing.
So she started collecting diapers and wipes—whatever baby items she could—to give to moms in her community who were quietly struggling. Word spread, donations poured in, and The Napkin Network was born.
In under five years, the group has collected thousands of essential baby items and distributed them through partnerships with schools, underfunded nonprofits, and grassroots outreach. The idea is simple: Meet moms where they are, offer what they…
