Diapers

One in every two families struggles to afford diapers.

Even after working two or three jobs, many parents are faced with the stress, guilt, and desperation of not being able to afford a healthy supply of diapers. Families attempt to make diapers last as long as possible, which can mean that their babies and toddlers spend the entire day in a single diaper, causing discomfort and even leading to infections.

Public safety net programs, such as WIC and SNAP (previously known as Food Stamps) do not cover the purchase of diapers, leaving many families with the difficult choice of buying diapers or other necessities with their limited funds. Most daycare centers require a day’s worth of diapers, creating yet another challenge to achieving self-sufficiency that low-income working families face.

The Diaper Bank of North Carolina was created to fill this gap in our system.

We are committed to ensuring that all babies have enough diapers to stay clean, dry, and healthy. While the vast majority of the diapers we distribute are disposable, we also have cloth diapers available to families who request them. The over 7.5 million diapers a year we distribute through our community partners make a big difference by improving infant health, reducing parental stress, and removing barriers to accessing childcare.

The work we do is only possible with the help and support of our community members. Check out our Ways to Give page to learn more about how you can contribute to our mission of supporting the dignity, health, and quality of life of every NC family by providing access to basic necessities.