Steve Hilton Blasts Newsom's $20 Million Diaper Plan as Costing 50 Cents Each

4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 12

Hilton said California’s $20 million diaper initiative would deliver 400 diapers to 100,000 babies at about $0.50 each, which he argued is roughly triple a Target retail price of $0.16.
The Newsom administration says the program will supply diapers to low-income families through nonprofit organizations and community partners, a structure Hilton attacked as wasteful and politically connected.
Hilton argued parents would be better served by receiving the money directly, while allies including Marcus Lemonis, Joey Jones and Melissa Bailey amplified criticism over taxpayer cost and California’s broader affordability problems.
Newsom had not immediately responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment, leaving the dispute centered on whether the program’s delivery model justifies its higher per-diaper cost.

With nonprofits claiming huge discounts, why does a state diaper program appear three times more expensive than retail?

To help families in need, is it more effective to provide essential goods or the cash to buy them?