Diapers are not a luxury item, they are a basic need low-income families are struggling with. This is a silent crisis with many parents and caregivers who often will find themselves trying to decide whether they should pay for rent, food or diapers. If you or someone you know is in need of diapers, please use our directory,”Free Diapers For Low-Income Families” below to find a diaper bank in your area.
It saddens me that you can purchase candy and soda with food stamps, but diapers are classified with items not allowed like cigarettes, alcohol, and pet food. With one in three families struggling already, trying to afford diapers, at a cost of $70-$80 a month is unimaginable. Many parents cannot attend school or work without childcare. Many childcare centers require that parents supply 4-8 disposable diapers daily.
Because of this I have decided to take action for my readers by collecting information to help those in need of diapers. Below I have listed dozens of emergency diaper resources. If you know of any not listed please free to comment with information and I will add it to our list.
The programs below will require varies form of identification such as:
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- Children’s birth certificate
- Immunization record or hospital release forms
- Proof of income
- Proof of residents
- Statement from Social Security
- Proof of Unemployment
- Statement from DCFS SNAP or TANF programs
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After searching the list below if you cannot find free diapers near you, please call 2-1-1 (www.211.org), a hotline available in every state to connect local residents with social service agencies, and assistance information.
National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN)
Are you in need of diapers? The National Diaper Bank may be able to help. To find out if there is assistance in your area, use the National Diaper Bank Network’s Find a Diaper Bank Page. If there isn’t a diaper or food bank in your direct area, please contact your community’s social service agencies (e.g., women’s shelter, food pantry, church, publicly funded daycare center or public health facility) directly and ask for support. The National Diaper Bank is focusing on the diaper need and meeting the basic needs of all children and families in America.
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- Diapers
- Cloth Diapers
- Infant & Toddler Diapers
- Diapers for older children
- Adult Diapers
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Nationwide
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Cloth for All offers families between 10-15 cloth diaper changes per child for up to 1 year, time extensions available. Diapers will be a variety of types, colors, & condition. Click here to apply. Look over the list to see what’s in your area. Once you find a place call that place directly to setup an appointment or to find out if they have walk ins.
Alabama
Bundles Diaper Bank provides diapers to partner agencies that support families in need. If you are in need of emergency diapers and live in the area please click here for a list of the agencies that work with Bundles Diaper Bank to provide families in need with diapers and such.
Arizona
The Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona does not give diapers directly to families. However if you are in need of emergency diapers for your baby and live in Southern Arizona you can click here for a huge list of agencies that they work with to supply diapers to people in need. Look over the list to see what’s in your area. Once you find a place call that place directly to setup an appointment or to find out if they have walk ins.
California
Clear Charity (CA) – Located in Orange County, CA who currently provide FREE and subsidized (50% off of wholesale price) diapers to any low income families in local area. They also help those who do not qualify for low-income program but still need help. Full details at: http://www.CloseTheDiaperGap.org
The San Francisco Diaper Bank serves approximately 1200 eligible CalWORKs families with children under three years old, through a network of family resource centers located throughout the city. Eligible children may receive up to 6 packages of diapers each month. Click here for the list of Locations & Diaper Distribution Hours.
Chicago
Swaddle Diapers does Not distribute diapers to individuals. The diapers they collect for families in need are given to local social service agencies in Chicago’s Southwest side and suburbs. Click here to find a location near you if you are in need of diapers from one of their partnering agencies. *The diapers provided to these partners are only available to eligible CalWORKs families.
Colorado
Mile High Diaper Bank offers diapers for children and adult incontinence products for the elderly.These are given when they have them and to those who truly need them most. Click here to find more information and how to apply. Use the tabs at the top of the website to navigate.
Giving Diapers, Giving Hope offers cloth diapers to low income families. They run completely on donations and volunteers. They are NOT a diaper service. They lend the diapers to the parents/guardians and they are responsible to do the washing themselves. Click here to find out how to apply.
Florida
Blessed Bottoms does not give diapers directly to families. However if you are in need of emergency diapers for your baby and live in Florida you can click here and scroll down for a list of partner organizations that they work with to supply diapers to people in need. Each logo list has a link below it. Look over the list to see what’s in your area. Once you find a place call that place directly to setup an appointment or to find out if they have walk ins.
Here We Grow Foundation ( Pinellas County Dunedin, FL) Helps families in need of emergency diapers y appointment only. For more information on hours of operation, how to apply, and what to bring click here. Please ask ahead, because is their site does not mention if this is only for Dunedin Fl residents.
Destiny Diaper Bank (Southwest FL) helps low income students and working moms that are in need of disposable diapers. They are not always able to help everyone so they have criteria that must be met for assistance. Click here to find out how to apply.
Idaho
Idaho Diaper Bank has a list here just click on “Get Diapers” at the top. They distributing diapers in Canyon County. Click the link to find a place in your area for diapers.
Maryland
Share Baby does not give diapers directly to families. However if you are in need of emergency diapers for your baby and live in Baltimore area please click here for a list of the Recipient Organizations that work with Share Baby to provide families in need with diapers. Look over the list to see what’s in your area. Once you find a place call that place directly to setup an appointment or to find out if they have walk ins.
Missouri
The DC Diaper Bank does not give diapers directly to families. What they do is provide diapers to social service organizations that are already helping families in need through other programs and services in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Click here for a list of Partner Distribution Organizations that they work with to supply diapers to people in need.
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There is a big scam going on that Women are pulling right Saying they have a baby when they doing just to get free diapers and they are selling them back to Walmart they come in with big baskets full of them and turn around and get cash money back at the taxpayers expense they need to start putting a black marker through the UPC code
That’s a great idea and no one should do such a thing. That’s terrible. How did you find out this is happening?
Just thought I’d add. If there’s an Early Headstart close to you. Sign your kids up! My 2 youngest kids go to the local EHS & my 3 y/o goes to the Head Start (same building). Not only is the daycare free. EHS goes from 8-2 & HS goes from 8:30-2:30. But you can also apply for a voucher & get free or cheap extended day services that run from 7-6. EHS is from 6 wks-3. HS is 3-5. Once they turn 3, they get transitioned to HS. They provide everything! All you have to bring is 2 changes of clothes & a blanket for naptime or crib sht if they’re a baby. They provide formula, bottles, baby food, diapers, wipes, slippers to wear in the class, toothbrush & toothpaste, & breakfast, lunch, & snacks. Extended Day gets an extra snack in the later hrs.. If your baby has sensitive skin, you can get a dr. note that only certain types of diapers or wipes can be used & the school will provide them, also. If your child has an allergy, they get a substitute. My kids’ school has a Summer program, too & they have a table where parents can donate kids’ clothes they no longer need & you can help yourself to some you need! They have a free lending library where you can borrow books for your kids to read @ home. They have h.w. activities w/ ideas of what to do w/ your kids. I absolutely LOVE Early Headstart & Headstart. I recommend any & every1 who qualifies to take their kids there. They do monthly parent meetings & learning parties w/ free food, activities, & raffles. The petting zoo has come to the kids’ school & when the kids are close to kindergarten age, they do trips to visit the school. My kids learn so much there. They do breakfast w/ Mom & breakfast w/ Dad for Mother’s & Father’s Day & keep you connected w/ community events. My 2 y/o gets Early Intervention for a speech delay & his therapist does his therapy sessions right there in the daycare. They have so many resources. They’ll help you apply for a voucher. They make family goals w/ you periodically & help you achieve them. They’ll provide housing & food resources. One time when we were low on diapers, they gave us a bunch! & They’re always posting job opportunities, research studies, & fun activities to do w/ the kids on bulletin boards. They give free books & gifts @ the holidays, as well as give you resources on how to get help w/ Christmas gifts & food. There’s a waiting list to get in but you can join their HomeBased program as early as when you’re prego to get em bumped ^ on the list. Also, the dentist & flu clinic go there so that’s already taken care of!
Hi there! Can you add us to California list?
Clear Charity – We’re located in Orange County and we currently provide subsidized (50% off of wholesale price) diapers with plan to expand to provide diapers for at no cost to families in need.
Full details at: http://www.CloseTheDiaperGap.org
Thank you.
Thank you. Based on hardship, we do provide some with free diapers but we just want to make sure we have stable supply before we can say that out loud. 🙂
Hi i have a newborn baby, im looking for help with anything such as diapers.?
Hi I have 9 cans of enfamil gentlease give me a offer nd its urs my number is 7323714500
From Edison nj
I know a 20 yr old young lady that has 2 toddlers and just recently gave birth to 2 premi twins and has no car seats to bring them home and needs help with formula diapers etc. Can you please help her. she lives in Palmdale ca.