BASIC NEEDS
I can’t afford diapers.
Welcoming a new baby can feel overwhelming, and diaper expenses may be too much for you to handle on your own. Fortunately, there is a wide network of diaper banks and family support centers that offer free diapers to meet this need. Below, we have listed organizations and projects that distribute diapers. You can also ask friends and family to help meet your needs by creating an Amazon Baby Registry. You can add options for boxes of diapers, diapering supplies, and even a diaper fund.
National Diaper Bank Network
https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaldiaperbanknetwork/
Phone: (203) 821-7348
Email: info@diaperbanknetwork.org
Email: INeedDiapers@diaperbanknetwork.org
The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) provides basic necessities required to build the strong foundations all children, families, and individuals need to thrive and reach their full potential. We work in partnership with our Network of diaper banks, allied programs, donors, sponsors, and elected officials to end diaper need and period poverty in the United States.
OptionLine
Phone: (800) 712-HELP (4357)
Text: 313131
Facilitated by: Heartbeat International
OptionLine provides free and confidential counseling as well as accurate information about pregnancy and pregnancy options. There are over 3,000 pregnancy resource centers across the country. Find a pregnancy resource center near you by entering your zipcode at www.optionline.org. Please note: These centers do not refer women to abortion providers. However, they often provide all free, confidential services, such as pregnancy testing, STI testing, counseling, support groups, parenting classes, material aid (e.g. diapers, formula, baby supplies), job assistance, community referrals (for housing, adoption, legal aid, etc.), and more.
Real Alternatives
http://www.realalternatives.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealAlternatives/
Phone: (888) LIFE-AID (1-888-543-3242)
Real Alternatives uses a network of 125+ pregnancy support centers, Catholic Charities, and maternity homes to provide free pregnancy support and parenting education services to women and families in Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Real Alternatives has over 500 caring and compassionate trained counselors providing support to women facing an unexpected pregnancy. Each site provides confidential and free pregnancy testing. On the Real Alternatives website, women can access services nearest to them by plugging in their zip code.
Find a local counselor or pregnancy support center: http://www.realalternatives.org/pregnant/counselorservices.asp
Gabriel Project
Find an affiliate: http://gabrielproject.us/contact.html
The Gabriel Project® is a confidential and compassionate outreach to women who are distressed over an unplanned pregnancy. There is no charge for our services and we do not discriminate because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, or religious affiliation of our clients. We rely on local parish communities to respond in a loving manner to the needs of the mother-to-be, witnessing to the infinite and healing love of God. A trained "Gabriel Angel" from a participating church supports the woman's choice for life through friendship, encouragement, and prayer throughout her pregnancy. In addition to providing emotional and spiritual support, the "Gabriel Angel" helps the expectant mom with various practical needs, including finding resources such as the following:
Pregnancy information and assistance with prenatal care
Maternity and baby clothes, cribs, strollers, and various baby items
Referrals for housing, medical care and counseling
Parenting support or adoption information