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North Carolina, Charlotte –  Get free diapers for children if possible in North Carolina, thanks to local and state programs that offer this help to households in need.

Perhaps the largest program that distributes diapers to entities and organizations around the state is the “Diaper Bank of North Carolina” or “Diaper Bank of North Carolina” which has offices in four regions: Charlotte, Triad, Triangle and Lower Cape Fear, on the North Carolina coast. Here you can see all the locations.


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They distribute products for children and adults 

The Diaper Bank works through partnerships with grassroots organizations in these areas of the state, to distribute not only diapers, but also formula, and other essential baby products. 

Additionally, it also collects and distributes adult incontinence products and supplements. 

According to the Diaper Bank, one in four women report difficulty accessing period-appropriate products. 

“In addition, many families also struggle to pay for adult incontinence products and baby essentials, which are not covered by any government safety net programs, such as SNAP (food stamps) and WIC,” the report states. entity.

El WIC is the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, while SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Since 2013, the Diaper Bank has distributed more than 13 million diapers to local nonprofit organizations. 

The entity indicates that, from its headquarters in Durham, they distribute around 300,000 diapers per month, which covers approximately 6,000 children monthly. 


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Other allied organizations of the Diaper Bank 

One of the partner organizations that distributes the Bank's diapers is, “Catholic Charities", which has headquarters in Charlotte, where the main office is, Asheville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lenoir, and Murphy. 

 “Catholic Charities” distributes children's diapers to the entire community, and they can also have adult diapers at their headquarters and through “Diapers Drive” activities, where they also give away wet wipes. 

For its part, the organization “Smart Start” which has offices in every county in North Carolina, only distributes to its customers. 

This is a nonprofit organization, operating in other counties as well, that mobilizes resources, builds partnerships, and supports families to improve the health, early education, and literacy of young children. 

Charlotte's new headquarters 

The Diaper Bank opened its most recent headquarters in Charlotte, on September 29, thanks to its alliance with the program Mecklenburg County Smart Start , and other members of the community. 

Avery Payne, director of the new headquarters, told Enlace Latino NC, that “we are still in the beginning stages of creating our new Charlotte branch.” 

Avery mentioned that for now it only has one community partner that distributes its products to the entire community, which is “Loaves & Fishes” both in their local offices and through their mobile pantries.

“Starting on December 22, we began distributing the diapers that are available in the Loaves & Fishes pantries, no appointment, no ID needed, you just need to go and walk in,” Payne said. 

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You can donate to the North Carolina Diaper Bank at this link

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31 Comments

    1. Good evening, we appreciate your comment. We would like to refer you to the diaper bank closest to your location. Please share with us where you are located so we can provide you with accurate information about which diaper banks can help you. If you prefer to do it by email you can write to luis@enlacelatino.org

    1. Good evening Xiomara, we appreciate you sharing your concern. In the article we have included links to some of the diaper banks available in North Carolina. If you require further guidance, please tell us where you are so we can provide you with accurate contact information where you can go to receive free diapers. If you prefer, you can contact me at the following email luis@enlacelatinonc.org.
      Thank you.

    1. Good afternoon Claudia, thank you for sharing your concern with us. In Davidson County you can go to OPEN HANDS OF DAVIDSON COUNTY. We have sent you an email with information on how you can contact them and the step by step to locate other diaper banks through the website. NC DIAPER BANK.
      Let us know if the information has been useful to you.
      Happy Holidays.

    1. Good afternoon Dinai, we appreciate your comment. If you can provide us with information about which county you are located in, we will send you information about a diaper bank near you.
      We are pending.

    1. Good afternoon Mary, we appreciate you sharing your concern with us.
      Please tell us what region of North Carolina you are in so we can locate a diaper bank near you. If you prefer, you can enter this link There you'll find available diaper banks divided into four zones: Triangle Main Branch, Greater Triad Branch, Lower Cape Fear Branch, and Charlotte Branch. In all four zones, you can click the "Get Assistance" button, which will display the locations where you can obtain free diapers.

  1. Good afternoon, I need diapers for a 1 year old baby. Please, I am in Rockwell County, NC.

    1. Good morning Lolimar. We send you 2 contact information. Please let us know if they have been useful to you.
      Greetings.

      OPEN HANDS OF DAVIDSON COUNTY
      Mailing Address – PO Box 409, Lexington, NC 27293
      Address:100 East First Street
      Lexington, NC, 27292
      Email: openhandsDC@gmail.com
      Website: http://openhandsdavidsoncounty.org/index.html

      Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
      Call to make an appointment 704-370-3262
      Self-Serve Pantry Location: 1123 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203
      Tuesday. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
      Thursday. 13:00 PM – 15:00 PM

        1. Good afternoon Yeni. I have not been able to locate a diaper bank that serves the county in which you are located.
          However, I am sending you two options that may be useful to you:
          The Cloth Option – They offer reusable cloth diapers. You can apply online, and if there's no store near you, they'll ship them for $9.

          Another option in NC
          Urban Ministries of Durham delivers diapers every 30 days. The requirements are that the mother or father present themselves and show identification for the person presenting and another for the daughter or son (birth certificate, health insurance, etc.). They also ask for proof that you live within County Durham. Contact information phone (919) 682-0538, address 410 Liberty Street Durham, NC 27701

          Please let me know if the information has been helpful. Greetings.

  2. Good evening, I am an immigrant and I have just arrived. I need diapers for my two-year-old granddaughter. If someone could help me, I live in Thomasville. I need them urgently.

    1. Good evening Any, if you provide us with the county you are in, we can send you the diaper bank options closest to you.

    1. Good evening Vasti. Please tell us which county or city you are in so that we can send you the details of the diaper bank closest to your place of residence.

    1. Good evening Natalia, thank you for sharing your concern with our digital news outlet. If you tell me what city or county you are in, I will gladly provide you with the contact information for the diaper bank closest to you.

    1. Good afternoon Elis. I am sharing with you some options that offer free diapers near your location:

      Tender Hearts Ministries  -1025 Anderson Road N
      Rock Hill, SC 29730. Data for Contact Tender Hearts can be found here

      The Diaper Bank of the Prisma Health Children's Service  offers support to people who need help obtaining diapers, you can contact them through their website.

      Bundles of Joy  also offers free help in South Carolina, To receive diapers you can register here

      Please let us know if you need any additional information. Kind regards.

    1. Good morning Hatziri, if you could provide us with the county you're in, we can look up contact information for the diaper bank closest to you.
      Best regards.

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