PDX Diaper Bank

Mission

In collaboration with partner agencies, PDX Diaper Bank provides diapers and diapering supplies to low-income families with young children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities living in Portland and the surrounding areas.

Bottom Line for Portland

Since 2012, PDX Diaper Bank has provided over 7 million diapers, cloth and disposable, to children and families in need. Equitable access to diapering essentials supports the health and wellness of our community, as well as eases financial strain for families during the pursuit of personal, educational, and professional success. PDX Diaper Bank maximizes its impact by distributing diapering essentials to a diverse network of local nonprofit and government partner agencies that provide critical services to individuals and families experiencing poverty (51 agencies supported in 2023). 

Quote

“Thank God I was able to get these diapers. If I couldn't get them today [to provide to the daycare center], I probably would have lost my job.”  -Local Mom, working towards housing stability and safety 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Equitable access to diapering essentials supports the health, resilience, and self-sufficiency of families experiencing poverty.  One in 2 U.S. families are now impacted by #DiaperNeed, and PDX Diaper Bank monitors diaper need locally to create strategic pathways for diaper distribution that fosters optimal support to those experiencing barriers to essential services.  

In 2023, 74% of PDX Diaper Bank’s services supported communities of color, and we continue to prioritize services to BIPOC-led organizations that support communities through cultural and linguistic practices. PDX Diaper Bank also prioritizes decision-making led by people personally connected to the communities we serve; our staff and board identify as parents, have personally experienced diaper need, and/or work with families impacted by diaper need.

Incentives

Baby2Baby, an in-kind diaper sponsor, will generously match 1 diaper for every $1 raised through the campaign (up to 20,000). Thanks to the support of Custom Comet, all $25+ donors will receive a free gift of an adorable “I give a crap about diaper need” air freshener.

Partner(s)

Baby2Baby – A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides children living across the country with diapers, clothing, and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.  

Custom Comet – Creating out-of-this-world custom merchandise such as air fresheners, lapel pins, patches, stickers, and much more.