WHY DIAPERS?
For low-income families, it is nearly impossible to get enough clean diapers for their children without help from organizations like us.
WHY DIAPERS?
For low-income families, it is nearly impossible to get enough clean diapers for their children without help from organizations like us.
THE ASTONISHING CONSEQUENCES OF DIAPER NEED
HEALTH IMPLICATIONS
Children who do not have access to clean diapers are exposed to health risks such as painful rashes, infections and even more serious side effects such as kidney damage.
DAYCARE RESTRICTIONS
Parents are required to provide up to 8 disposable diapers to childcare centers daily in order for their children to attend. Cloth Diapers are NOT accepted in the majority of South Florida daycares.
MOTHER'S WELL BEING
Research from Yale University School of Medicine indicates that women who lack an adequate supply of diapers for their babies are more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, than other low-income mothers.
BABIES NEED 8-12 DIAPERS PER DAY which can amount to over $100 a month
Take less than 2 minutes and learn more about the Diaper Need Issue and what Miami Diaper Bank does for the South Florida Community!
WHERE WE SERVE
6 Counties
While Miami Diaper Bank’s headquarters are in Miami-Dade, we are the largest diaper bank in the region serving six counties in South Florida including Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Palm Beach and parts of Collier & Lee, with a service area that spans over 13,000 square miles.
Focused in Miami-Dade County, Miami Diaper Bank expanded it’s service in 2017 after Hurricane Irma to Browrad, Palm Beach, Collier/Lee and Monroe county.
Testimonial From Those We Serve
HOW WE SERVE
For low-income families, it is nearly impossible to get enough clean diapers for their children without help from organizations like us. Here you can learn more about diaper need and how Miami Diaper Bank is tackling this health crisis through its multi-channel programs.
HOW WE SERVE
For low-income families, it is nearly impossible to get enough clean diapers for their children without help from organizations like us. Here you can learn more about diaper need and how Miami Diaper Bank is tackling this health crisis through its multi-channel programs.
By deploying a multi-layered diaper distribution program, Miami Diaper Bank reaches South Florida families with the greatest need. Here you can learn more about our programs and services.
Currently, we donate diapers and other essentials to local partner agencies and together we are serving the most at-risk children in our community.
Miami-Dade’s First Mobile Diaper Pantry. Bringing diapers and other essentials to diaper deserts throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County.
Miami Diaper Bank host's special emergency pop-up distribution events which connect diapers directly to families with emergent needs who may not otherwise qualify for services.
Miami Diaper Bank is partnering with Florida Association for Community Action for a special Federal Pilot Program. This program benefits families enrolled in Early Head Start throughout Miami-Dade County.
Have you received diapers? We want to hear from you! Please let us know how our donations has helped your family by filling-out our post-distribution survey HERE. All information is confidential to Miami Diaper Bank and will not be shared.
All participants will be entered into a quarterly raffle to “shop” for free at the Diaper Hub. Only 5 winners per quarter and all winners will receive an appointment from our staff.
South Florida Babies need our help
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 44% of children in South Florida belong to low-income or impoverished households. Furthermore, in Miami Dade County alone, 29% of those children are in actual poverty.
South Florida Babies need our help
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 44% of children in South Florida belong to low-income or impoverished households. Furthermore, in Miami Dade County alone, 29% of those children are in actual poverty.
DIAPER NEED: THE FACTS
47% (almost half) of families reported diaper need in 2023.
Diaper need is associated with stress and worry.
Families with diaper need reported more instances of unmet health needs; stress and anxiety; limitations on free time and social contact; and barriers to work.
Diaper need forces families to cut back on other essentials. 46% of families reported reducing other expenditures to afford diapers, like food and utilities
1 in 4 (25%) of parents and caregivers with diaper need reported having to miss work or school because they did not have enough diapers to drop their child off at childcare, and reported missing, on average, 5.1 workdays in the past 30 days. This represents a loss of $296 per month for a parent earning the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
