FALSE: California’s “free” diaper program is more costly than diapers at the store — 50 cents per diaper!

Claim

CLAIM: California’s "free" diaper program is more costly than diapers at the store, meant only to enrich the Governor's friends

Fact

FACT: This is false.
  • It is a $6.2 million contract, not $20 million as claimed by Steve Hilton.
  • It covers 40 million diapers in year one — about 15.5 cents per diaper, not 50 cents as claimed by Steve Hilton.
  • Baby2Baby was chosen through a rigorous competitive procurement process.
  • Baby2Baby is a national nonprofit based in California with extensive experience delivering diapers to families in need.

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