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There are several different organizations and banks around the country that distribute free diapers to the needy and low income families. Many of these groups and charity type organizations receive strong support from local businesses, civic groups, community businesses, donation programs schools and faith-based organizations. Some diaper manufacturers, such as Huggies and Pampers, may also provide diapers through programs such as Every Little Bottom.
Find information on which non-profits to contact for assistance, how to apply, and who to call for free diapers.
Arizona - Millions of free diapers are distributed across the state, primarily to families in southern Arizona, from the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona. They are located in Tucson and can be reached at (520) 325-1400. The organization is the nation’s first diaper bank and is located in Pima County. They receive donations from drives and local businesses. In addition to helping families with offering diapers, they also want to point them in the right direction so they can become self-sufficient over the long term.
California - LA Diaper Drive provides free diapers to families in southern California and the greater Los Angeles area. The organization also encourages people to get the support they need to become self-sufficient, such as GED classes, job training, and career counseling. lesliewilliams711@gmail.com
San Francisco, San Jose, and Bay area California - The goal of the Bay Area Diaper Bank is to distribute free diapers to agencies throughout northern California that serve mothers and children in need. Thousands of families take advantage of the assistance program every month. San Jose California based.
Los Angeles and San Francisco California - Call Help a Mother Out. This assistance program covers much of California. They provide free diapers to over 20 non-profit agencies that are located in San Francisco, Contra Costa County, Alameda, Solano and San Mateo counties.
Connecticut - The Diaper Bank receives donations from local businesses and from diaper drives. They can proceed to offer free diapers to poor and low income families through existing local charities and service providers in Connecticut, including daycare centers, local food pantries, soup kitchens, community action agencies, social service agencies and local shelters. New Haven Connecticut. Call (203) 934-7009
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Florida - Destiny Diaper Bank covers the entire southwest Florida area. The non-profit Destiny Diaper Bank distributes almost 700,000 diapers a year to the low income and needy. They have five sites throughout southwest Florida that they distribute diapers from, and also partner with local social service agencies. The group is run by volunteers. Cape Coral, Florida. Call (239)-549-2130.
Georgia - The Atlanta Community Food Bank provides free diapers in partnership with local charities and national businesses such as Pampers and Huggies Every Little Bottom Program assistance. Many of the diapers distributed are available to low income because the box may have been damaged by the retailer, but the diapers themselves are in great condition. Some may refer to them as salvaged. Atlanta Georgia (404) 892-3333.
Illinois - St. Paul Diaper Bank Partnership is located in McHenry Illinois. The agency serves almost 2,000 people and families through 9 social service agencies and distributes 15,000 free diapers each month to qualified families.
Indiana - Free diapers may be available for low-income families with young children, household with elderly and disabled, and other struggling individuals from the Diaper Bank of Northern Indiana. They partner with local social service agencies and companies like Huggies and their Every Little Bottom Program, and diapers are distributed through many of the local non-profit agencies across Indiana. South Bend Indiana. info@diaperbankni.org
Massachusetts - The Diaper Depot of Waltham helps families and individuals in Waltham and the Boston area. In order to get free diapers from this bank, families will need to be referred by WIC, charities and local homeless shelters. However, they may also be able to help people from word of mouth. 781-891-6012
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Missouri - A diaper bank known as Happy Bottoms serves people in Kansas City area. The organization is a partnership of Cornerstones of Care and Healthy Families of Kansas City. The goal is to coordinate free diaper drives that will then go ahead and support local agencies serving low income families in the community. Provides free diapers to Kansas City area agencies and social service groups.
Oklahoma - Infant Crisis Services, Inc. helps families who are experiencing a crisis. They try to ensure that every toddler and baby gets access to life’s basic necessities. With the help of the members of the community, Infant Crisis Services supplies life-sustaining baby formula and food. In addition, they run a bank that provides free diapers and clothing for both toddlers and babies in times of crisis. Over 1,000 babies and toddlers get help in central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City every month. 405-528-3663
Washington - Seattle area residents can contact WestSide Baby for free diapers. The non-profit organization is mostly run by volunteers from the community. They currently distribute almost 300,000 diapers to the low income, unemployed, and working poor in Washington. They also partner with numerous local organizations, including more than 100 social service agencies and charities. People can not only get free diapers from the organization, but they can also get toys, clothing, and baby equipment like cribs and car seats. Call (206) 767-1662
Many of these groups work with companies such as Huggies and their Every Little Bottom program, and well as partnerships with Pampers and other diaper manufacturers. These are just a few of the diaper banks, non-profits, and charities that distribute free diapers.
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