Start a Diaper Bank
The Diaper Bank is committed to helping people around the country replicate our efforts in their communities. Here are some suggestions for getting started:
Read The Diaper Bank’s Agency Manual. The manual can help you understand exactly what we do.
Find one agency with which to work. Make a commitment to deliver diapers to one shelter, food pantry, head start program or place of worship. This will help determine if you will be able to raise the necessary funds and find volunteers to keep your diaper delivery going. It will also help you determine if you would be able to make a commitment on a larger scale.
Examine the needs in your community. Build a network of supporters and agencies. Start by sending out a brief survey to your local social service agencies and other places that serve low-income families within your community. Gather data on the number of children under 3 years of age living in poverty. Talk to community members and legislators about making sure that children’s basic needs are met.
Contact The Diaper Bank. We are happy to speak to you if you have any questions along the way. Over the last 4 years we have worked with organizations in Rhode Island, New York and San Francisco as well as organizations throughout Connecticut.