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Makhi Chillis, 2, smiles as he is pushed in a swing by his sister Myla Chillis, 9, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Anika Chillis stands for a photo with her children Makhi 2, and Myla 9, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tatayanna Johnson carries a box of diapers for her child from the Pharmalife Community Pharmacy, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Johnson participates in the states TennCare Diaper Benefit, which provides free diapers for children under the age of two. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Anika Chillis, left, spends time with her children, Makhi, 2, center, and Myla 9, right, at a playground Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Anika Chillis, left, spends time with her son, Makhi, 2, at a playground Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Pharmacist Marcus Johnson gives instructions to an employee Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The pharmacy provides diapers free of charge to customers who qualify through the state’s TennCare Diaper Benefit. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Boxes of diapers are stacked at the Pharmalife Community Pharmacy, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The business provides diapers free of charge to customers who qualify through the state’s TennCare Diaper Benefit. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)