Feel Good Friday - Moms for Moms

Mother’s Day is on Sunday so this is a perfect time to learn about the nonprofit organization Moms for Moms.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the mission of Moms for Moms is “to empower single mothers by providing critical postpartum and newborn essentials to lessen the stress that comes with living in poverty.”

As they explain on their website, 1 in 4 children under the age of 18 are being raised by single mothers and 45% of them are living below the poverty line. Moms for Moms serves the 15,000 single mothers in New York City who are living in abusive, homeless and low-income situations. 

There are two kinds of kits Moms for Moms distributes, Newborn Baby Bundles and Postpartum Recovery Kits. They include items such as diapers, wipes, clothing, baby wash, and bottles and are valued at $200 each. This program fills a gap between federal and state public assistance programs to ensure that new mothers have the essentials they need so they can focus on spending time with their newborn.

Moms for Moms works with local partner organizations such as crisis centers, homeless and/or domestic violence shelters to distribute these bundles to expecting mothers. In the 11 years they’ve been operating, Moms for Moms has provided over 1.2 million postpartum and newborn essentials worth $850,000 to more than 5,250 moms!

If you’d like help Moms for Moms support new mothers in New York City, there are many ways to do so. Volunteer to assemble kits, shop for merch or make a donation. You can also amplify their work on social media by following them on Facebook and Instagram. Happy Mother’s Day!