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Nearly half of all families with young children struggle to afford enough diapers. This is called diaper need—and it often means parents are forced to make impossible choices between basic necessities.
At the Short Years Diaper Bank, we provide monthly supplemental diapers to help ease that burden. We serve families in Dallas, Jasper, Warren, Marion, and Madison counties through our Parents as Teachers program, and also support the broader community in Warren, Madison, and Marion counties.
But our work is about more than diapers. It’s about reducing stress, supporting parents, and giving children the opportunity to stay healthy, learn, and thrive—so families can focus less on getting by and more on what matters most.
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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$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 report that they 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. At Short Years Diaper Bank, we help ease the burden by providing 50 supplemental diapers per child each month to eligible families. With your support, we can relieve some of the stress parents face and help make sure babies in our community stay clean, dry, and healthy.
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 sizes 4, 5, and 6 diapers as well as training pants (all sizes). Donations of new packages of wipes are always very appreciated by families.
Diaper donation sites:
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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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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 a fun, meaningful way for groups of all kinds—student councils, church groups, corporate groups, or families—to support local children & families. We provide a Diaper Drive Tool Kit with tips, materials, and everything you need to make it easy.
Ready to get started? Contact us!
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart and soul of what we do! Click to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Sponsor
Sponsors are critical for the day to day operations of the Diaper Bank. Click to learn more about Sponsoring the Diaper Bank.
Need Diapers?
The Short Years Diaper Bank (SYDB) provides monthly supplemental diapers to qualifying families.
Who Can Receive Diapers?
You may qualify for diapers if you:
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Are 32+ weeks pregnant or have a child under age 4½
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Meet our income guidelines
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Live in one of the areas we serve
Where are diapers available?
Madison, Marion, & Warren Counties
Diapers are available to qualifying families in the general public and families enrolled in our Parents as Teachers (PAT) program.
Dallas & Jasper Counties
Diapers are currently available only to families enrolled in our Parents as Teachers (PAT) program.
Not enrolled in Parents as Teachers? Learn more about our free
How to Receive Diapers:
Step 1: Complete the Online Intake Form
Create a PantrySoft account and complete our online intake form.
Before you begin, have these items ready to upload:
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Proof of address — such as a photo of a recent utility bill showing your name, address, and date)
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Proof of each child receiving diapers — such as a photo of the child's Medicaid card
You only need to provide proof for children who will be receiving diapers.
Step 2: Wait for Approval
We'll review your information and let you know when your account has been approved.
Step 3: Request Diapers Each Month
Once approved, you'll use your Pantry Soft account each month to request the diaper size your child needs.
Step 4: Pick Up Your Diapers
Pick up your diapers on the 4th Thursday of each month. Pick-up times and locations vary by county and will be provided when you submit your monthly diaper request.
Important Program Information
Monthly Requests Requests open the Friday after each pick-up day and close at noon the Thursday before the next pick-up. Only a parent or legal guardian may request diapers. Diaper Sizes & Other Items We provide diapers in sizes Newborn–7. We cannot guarantee specific brands. Training pants and wipes may be available but are not guaranteed. Diapers Are Supplemental We provide 50 diapers per eligible child each month. Our program is designed to supplement your family's diaper supply, not provide a full month's supply. For children using training pants, we provide 20 training pants per month, when available. Can't Make Pick-Up? If you can't attend your scheduled pick-up, you may arrange for a trusted friend or family member to pick up for you. Diapers that are not picked up during the scheduled time will be returned to inventory. Repeated missed pick-ups without contacting us may affect your eligibility for the program.
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