Our Mission
The Diaper Co-Op seeks to ensure that low-income families in our area have an adequate supply of diapers for their infants and toddlers. We also aim to build community awareness about the challenges that these families face, and reform public policy to ensure that diapers are included in “basic human needs.”
To learn more about the importance of an adequate supply of diapers in a baby's life, read our Quick Facts
About UsThe Diaper Co-Op began distributing diapers in October, 2008. We currently work with community agencies including Person to Person and Malta House to identify and screen recipient families. Junior League volunteers manage the fund-raising and diaper collection process as well as the distribution of diapers. At the one year mark, the Co-Op had reached 52 families and distributed over 100,000 diapers. Approximately 5,000 diapers are distributed every two weeks from the JLSN headquarters or through partner agencies. An information form for agencies interested in referring clients to the Diaper Co-Op will be posted soon.
How Can You Help?
- Make a monetary donation. Checks can be made payable to JLSN – Diaper Co-Op at 748 Post Road Darien, CT 06820. You may also click here to make a donation online.
- Donate diapers. We accept opened and unopened packages of diapers Size 1thru Size 6 at our headquarters at 748 Post Rd. in Darien, CT. Sizes 3,4 and 5 are most needed. We also accept donations of wipes. You can also donate diapers through our Amazon WIshlist.
- Host or sponsor a diaper drive. Thanks to drives held by individuals, community groups and corporations, the JLSN Diaper Co-Op has received nearly 50,000 donated diapers. Download our Diaper Drive Toolkit here.
- Join us in raising community and government awareness of this issue. Updated information on JLSN's advocacy efforts will be posted here soon.
