Austin Diaper Bank
About Austin Diaper Bank
Austin Diaper Bank helps families cover the essentials that disappear fastest and cost the most. In 2024, it distributed 1,846,048 diapers, 348,231 period supplies, and 1,987 baby formula containers, reaching about 37,000 families across Central Texas. If you want to support the kind of help that is practical, direct, and easy to understand, this is it.
What sets Austin Diaper Bank apart is its reach through partner agencies across seven Central Texas counties, so help gets to families where they already are. Its Bright Spot program also brings period products to schools and community partners, which means the support does not stop at diapers.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Diaper distribution through partner agencies
Provides diapers to partner agencies that serve families across Central Texas.
Wipes distribution through partner agencies
Provides baby wipes to partner agencies for families in need.
Bright Spot period supply program
Supplies pads and other period products to schools and community partners to address period poverty.
Baby formula support
Provides baby formula to families through partner agencies.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Austin Diaper Bank strives to eliminate diaper need and provide diapers, wipes, and essential period products to Central Texas families.
Who they serve
Central Texas families, babies, children, and individuals who struggle to afford diapers, wipes, period supplies, or baby formula.
Their impact
- Distributed 1,846,048 diapers in 2024.
- Distributed 348,231 period supplies in 2024.
- Distributed 1,987 baby formula containers in 2024.
- Reached approximately 37,000 families in Central Texas in 2024.
How your donation helps
- Bulk purchases of diapers from manufacturers
- Diapers, wipes, period supplies, and baby formula for families in Central Texas
- Support for distribution through partner agencies
Our story
Austin Diaper Bank was founded in June 2013 to help Central Texas families with diapers, wipes, and period supplies. Since then, it has grown and expanded its work through partner agencies across the region.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Austin Diaper Bank’s services.
People who need diapers can contact one of the partner agencies listed on the Get Help page, enter a zip code in ConnectATX, or call 2-1-1 through United Way’s Helpline. Austin Diaper Bank does not distribute diapers directly to individuals, support is provided through partner agencies that offer baby diapers, wipes, and period products.
In their words
"We believe no parent should have to choose between food and diapers."
"Our hope is to help mothers who are struggling to keep their children healthy and clean due to poverty, the rising cost of diapers, formula and other essentials,"
"We are here to uplift moms and help with raising healthy children."
Events
Austin Diaper Bank Bash
annualSignature fundraising gala supporting diapers, wipes, and period supplies across the community.
Cornhole for a Cause
spring fundraiserSpring fundraiser that supports the organization’s programs.
Super Summer Diaper Drive
through the end of JulyA summer collection effort with a goal of gathering 75,000 diapers for partner agencies.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Austin Diaper Bank has shared.
Current needs
- Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6, and Pull-Ups
- Tampons
- Unopened baby wipes
- Infant and toddler formula
Volunteer opportunities
- Sort diapers
- Count diapers
- Package diaper bundles
- Take inventory
- Prepare distributions
- Private volunteer shifts for companies, organizations, or groups of friends
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Extraordinary Women Award, 2023, awarded to Holly McDaniel by Austin American-Statesman
In the media
- Community Impact, June 27, 2025, how to donate diapers to Austin families in need
- KXAN, May 7, 2022, a Mother’s Day event that handed out roughly 150,000 diapers at COTA
- New York Times, March 17, 2021, diaper need during the coronavirus pandemic
- New York Times, March 30, 2020, diaper banks, formula, and wipes during coronavirus
- KVUE, March 27, 2020, Austin Diaper Bank during coronavirus
- Fox 7 News, June 18, 2020, the ninth distribution for Central Texas families
- Spectrum News, 100,000 diapers donated for Hurricane Harvey
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do families receive diapers?
Families can get help through partner agencies listed on the Get Help page, or by using ConnectATX to find services nearby.
Does Austin Diaper Bank give diapers directly to individuals?
No, support goes through partner agencies across Central Texas.
What products are available through partner agencies?
Partner agencies can provide baby diapers from newborn through size 6 and Pull-Ups, baby wipes, and period products.
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