Get Help with Essential Items for Children like Diapers and Clothes
Get help with essential items for children like diapers, wipes, strollers, clothes, and shoes.
Many diaper banks are organized on a county (or even statewide) level, with distribution happening through local organizations or food pantries.
You may need a referral from a social worker or case manager at a partner agency in order to access a diaper bank; the banks that require this tend to state it upfront and will provide you with a list of agencies to contact to get a referral. (And if you are already in SNAP or WIC, you should qualify for a referral.)
Statewide
You can call 211 to get information about local diaper banks.
Regional-Based Resources
Central Jersey Diaper Bank. You need a referral from a partner agency to access this bank. You'll want to talk to a social worker or case manager to make the referral for you. (FYI, if you are already enrolled in WIC or SNAP, you qualify.) Scroll down on this page to see a list of partner agencies. This bank distributes roughly enough diapers and wipes to last a child two weeks. Call 732-296-9922 for information about diaper distributions.
Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative. This organization has two offices in Camden County and one in Atlantic County. It provides an array of programs and resources for parents, including breastfeeding support, care coordination, parent education, service referrals, and a diaper bank for mothers in Camden, NJ. To find out more, visit here, email info@snjpc.org, or contact one of the offices: 1) Main Office, 2500 McClellan Avenue, Suite 250, Pennsauken, NJ 08109, phone number 856.665.6000, 2) Camden Office, 808 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102, phone number 856.963.1013 and 3) Atlantic County Office, 605 W. California Avenue, Absecon, NJ 08201, phone number 609.345.6420.
County-Based Resources
Essex County
Modestly Cover Diaper Bank of Essex County. The organization distributes diapers and adult briefs through partner social service agencies who work directly with families. You will need a referral from a partner agency to access the bank; call (862) 218-0434 or email modestlycover@gmail.com and ask for the list of partner agencies.
Gloucester County
South Jersey Dream Center. They provide diapers, gently used clothing, equipment, and other childcare supplies to parents, free of charge. Fill out the need help form.
Hunterdon County
Housing Resource Guide. This document has food pantry details as well as information on other resources like utilities assistance, affordable housing, and places with affordable or free clothing and furniture.
Hunterdon County Diaper Bank. This diaper bank provides free diapers, wipes, lotions, and incontinence products. You can pick them up at one of these food pantries (be sure to call ahead to confirm the pantry's hours, availability of items, and requirements): Delaware Valley Food Pantry (Lambertville), Flemington Area Food Pantry (Flemington), Fisherman's Mark (Lambertville) and Open Cupboard Food Pantry and Thrift Store (Clinton).
Sussex County
Sussex County Diaper Bank. Norwescap distributes diapers and wipes monthly to families in need in Sussex County directly and through our partner agencies. Apply online or call 973-383-3461.