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
PDX Diaper Bank distributes diapering supplies monthly to a diverse network of nonprofit partner agencies, all of which provide critical services to low-income children and families working toward goals of health, economic stability, and educational achievements. PDX Diaper Bank has provided more than 3 million diapers (cloth and disposable) to the community since 2012.
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“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
Systemic inequities, including access to diapers, were magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to address this, PDX Diaper Bank developed a new program that facilitated the immediate distribution of an additional 600,000 diapers to support a network of 21 BIPOC-led organizations; we prioritize support to organizations that support communities of color 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
PDX Diaper Bank’s Board of Directors will match every donation, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000 total. All donations of $150 or more will be entered into a drawing for one $500 REI gift card.
Business Partner(s)
PDX Diaper Bank Board of Directors - PDX Diaper Bank opened its doors in 2012, and our small (but mighty) Board was fundamental to that process. Ten years later, it is the continued dedication of our amazing volunteers that help make our mission to #EndDiaperNeed possible.
PDX Diaper Bank is in the Human Services category which is sponsored by The Standard