toolkit O R G A N I Z A T I O N N A M E D I A P E R D R I V E V O L I I • I S S U E V I How to Guide for Running a Successful Diaper Drive
Thank You
D E A R D I A P E R D R I V E O R G A N I Z E R ,
Thank you for working with [organization’s name] to support our diaper drive.
Families who are already struggling financially have a hard time keeping diapers in stock for their little ones. With your help, we can alleviate this financial strain and make sure our community's most vulnerable citizens have this most basic of needs met.
Our Diaper Drive Organizers are key to the success of our program! Not only will you help collect diapers for families in our community, but you will also be raising awareness about our organization and this important program. We truly appreciate that you have volunteered your time and skills to this project.
We hope this toolkit will provide you with the steps, resources, and answers you need to run a successful drive. Please know that we are also available to answer questions and provide additional support.
Kindest Regards,
Name and Title
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This Toolkit Includes:
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DIAPER DRIVE IDEAS
DIAPER DRIVE FACT SHEETS
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DIAPER DRIVE CHECKLIST
LOCATION IDEAS
Here are some ideas of locations that work well for diaper drives:
Grocery Stores
Offices
Schools
Child Care Centers
Places of Worship
Fitness Centers
Community Centers
Fire Stations
Libraries
Toy Shops
DIAPER DRIVE IDEAS
When planning your Diaper Drive think about the places you frequent, where you have connections, places that get a lot of foot traffic or where groups come together.
GROUP IDEAS
Here are some ideas of groups you could partner with for your drive:
Book Clubs
Fellowship Groups
School Teams or Clubs
Service Clubs (Rotary, Elks etc)
Police or Fire Departments
Local businesses
The Chamber of Commerce
FUN IDEAS
Have a prize for the group, team, or individual that collects in the most diapers. Ask guests to bring a diaper donation to your next event. Set up a table or booth at a community event and decorate like it's for a baby shower to raise awareness.
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DIAPER DRIVE CHECK LIST
T A S K C H E C K L I S T
P L A N N I N G P R E P A R A T I O N P R O M O T I O N
F I N D G R O U P S T O P A R T N E R W I T H A S K F O R V O L U N T E E R H E L P T A S K C H E C K L I S T P R O M O T E T H E D I A P E R D R I V E O N S O C I A L M E D I A P O S T F L Y E R S A R O U N D Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y S E N D A P R E S S R E L E A S E T O Y O U R L O C A L P A P E R T A S K C H E C K L I S T D I S T R I B U T E C O L L E C T I O N B O X E S T O L O C A T I O N S S E N D I N S T U C T I O N S T O C O L L E C T I O N S I T E S A N D V O L U N T E E R S P R E P A R E M A R K E T I N G M A T E R I A L S S E C U R E Y O U R L O C A T I O N ( S ) S E T T H E D A T E S F O R Y O U R D R I V E 02
Diaper Need in the United States
Consequences of Diaper Need
Babies who remain too long in a soiled diaper are exposed to potential health risks
Most child care centers, even free and subsidized facilities, require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers. Many parents cannot go to work or school if they can’t leave their babies at child care
ORGANIZATION NAME Mission and Goals
Information Source: National Diaper Bank Network AMOUNT DIAPERSCOST PERMONTH PERBABY $70-80 AMOUNTOF DIAPERS DISTRIBUTED BYDIAPER BANKS(2016) 52million NUMBEROF FEDERAL PROGRAMS THATCOVER DIAPERS 0 BABIES& TODDLERS WHOLIVEIN POOROR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES $5.2million A Diaper Bank is a nonprofit group that collects, stores, and distributes free diapers to homeless shelters, food pantries, family service agencies, or faithbased organizations. WhatisaDiaperBank? Diaper need is the lack of a sufficient amount of diapers to keep a baby clean, dry, and healthy. Babies
WhatisDiaperNeed?
TheNumbers
require up to 12 diapers a day Toddlers require about eight
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