How many diapers does $25 buy? It depends. If you take that money to a local retailer or shop online from a big-box chain, you’ll be able to purchase about 60 diapers. But that same $25, when given to Hope Supply Co. (HSC), would buy approximately 130 diapers—over twice as many! And, when providing essentials for homeless and at-risk families, every diaper counts.
Thanks to HSC’s bulk purchasing power, funds to help babies and children in need go further. Ordering large quantities of diapers and other essential supplies significantly lowers the cost of each item, and reduces the costs of shipping and administration. As Barbara Johnson, CEO of Hope Supply Co., explains, “People who give us money are stretching their donor dollar.”
Hope Supply Co.’s bulk purchasing power extends beyond its 54% savings on diapers as it’s able to provide numerous other essential supplies to babies and their families at vastly reduced rates. For example, HSC saves 61% on baby wipes by buying in bulk and a whopping 75% on baby hygiene kits. This multiplies the impact of each donation, enabling those who give to make a greater difference through Hope Supply Co. than they could on their own.
This bulk purchasing power also allows Hope Supply Co. to consistently purchase high-quality items, enabling it to better serve the 45,000-plus babies who receive diapers each year. And it enables more of donors’ gifts to go directly to programs—something that initially attracted board chairman Rob Snyder to HSC. “What got me engaged is that Hope Supply Co.’s administrative costs are so low that over 90% of your money goes directly to its programs. In the not-for-profit world, that’s incredible.”
In fact, as of 2023, over 95% of donors’ gifts go toward helping homeless and at-risk babies and children—something that draws generous people from throughout the greater Dallas community. “Many donors are bewildered by the myriad of choices when it comes to charitable giving,” says Barbara. “But learning how their funds are multiplied by our bulk procurement power gives them confidence to entrust their hard-earned funds to Hope Supply.”