Jake's Network of Hope relocates to bigger space as need for diapers grows Jenna Bree and last updated 2021-03-02 15:29:10-05 NEENAH (NBC26) â When we think of basic necessities, food and water come to the top of the mind. But many families struggle to provide diapers for their children; one in three U.S. families canât afford them, according to the National Diaper Bank Network. In 2011, Stephanie Bowers founded Jakeâs Diaper Network, which became Jake's Network of Hope a few years ago. Now, the organization is bringing essential items to people all over the globe. âTo me, itâs totally mind blowing," said Bowers. "I canât believe that right now, we are loading diapers to help babies in Liberia. I wouldnât trade it for the world.â