Diaper Bank
The Short Years Diaper Bank provides diapers to qualifying families in our Parents as Teachers program across all our service counties, as well as to the qualifying public in Warren, Madison, and Marion County.
Why a Diaper Bank?
Babies can require up to 12 diapers a day to stay clean, dry, and healthy. Yet, nearly half of all U.S. parents report they cannot afford an adequate supply for their children, this is known as diaper need. Diaper Banks are stepping up to meet this essential community need. Consider these stats:
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$80-$100: The monthly cost of disposable diapers per child.
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1-in-4: The number of parents who report having to miss work or school because they did not have enough diapers to drop their child off at childcare, resulting in an average of 5.1 missed workdays in the past 30 days.
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This translates to a loss of $296/month for a parent earning the federal minimum wage.
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50: The average number of diapers families lack each month.
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Zero: The number of federal programs that provide assistance with diapers.
Basic needs aren't just basic; they're essential. The Short Years Diaper Bank provides eligible families with 50 supplemental diapers per child each month. With your support, we can ease this financial strain on parents and ensure our community's most vulnerable have this essential need met.
How to Get Involved
Donate Diapers: New or Open Packages
The Short Years Diaper Bank supports families by providing diapers from newborn to size 7. We welcome donations of all sizes, both new and open packages, including pull-ups and training pants. Currently, our greatest need is for size NB & 7 diapers. Donations of new packages of wipes are always very appreciated by families.
Support Us Online
Prefer to help online? Check out our Amazon Wish List to easily donate items that families in our community urgently need.
Diaper donation sites are at the following locations:
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Warren Co : Short Years Main Office, Indianola Public Library, Norwalk Easter Public Library, Carlisle Public Library, and Milo Public Library.
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Dallas Co : Short Years Dallas Co. Office
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Marion Co : Knoxville Fareway, Knoxville First United Methodist Church, and Pleasantville Webb Shadle Pubic Library
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Madison Co : Sites Coming Soon!
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Jasper Co : Sites Coming Soon!
We're continually growing our donation sites across the counties we serve. If you have a suggestion for a donation location, please let us know!
Host a Diaper Drive
Diaper drives are great projects for groups of all kinds—student councils, church groups, families, and more. Contact volunteer coordinators to learn more!
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart and soul of what we do! Click here to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Sponsor
Sponsors are critical for the operation of the Diaper Bank. Contact the Diaper Bank to learn more.
Need Diapers?
Monthly Pick-Up
The Short Years Diaper Bank (SYDB) provides supplemental diapers to qualifying families in our Parents as Teachers program across all our service counties (Dallas, Madison, Warren, Marion, & Jasper), as well as to the qualifying public in Warren, Madison, and Marion county.
Steps to Receive Diapers:
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Complete our Intake Form: This helps determine your eligibility. Proof of residency is required.
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Register Every Month: Visit our events tab to register for the diaper pick-up in your county. Please check the events page for registration details.
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Pick Up Your Diapers! Diaper pick up is on the 4th Thursday every month. Pick up locations and times will be confirmed in the registration process.
A few things to note:
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Registration: Only a parent or legal guardian may register for diapers; however, you can arrange for someone to pick up on your behalf if you are unable to attend the set pick up day/time.
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Diaper Sizes: We make every effort to accommodate diaper sizes Newborn through size 7, but availability is limited to stock on hand.
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Brand Requests: We are unable to accommodate requests for specific brands or training pants.
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Supplemental Program: This program is intended to be supplemental, so the diapers provided may not meet all your diaper needs.
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Eligibility: Begins prenatally at 32 weeks and continues until your child reaches 4-1/2 years of age.
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Immediate Need: If you have an urgent need or unique situation, please reach out to us at diaperbank@shortyears.org or 515-552-0469.
