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
formerly The 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.) . This bank distributes roughly enough diapers and wipes to last a child two weeks. Call 732-296-9922 for information about diaper distributions.
. 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, , 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
The organization helps to bridge the gap for lower income families by distributing diapers monthly to those in need. They provide diapers for children ages 0-3 as well as menstrual products and wipes. To request diapers fill out ; for answers to frequently asked questions, or call (862) 218-0434.
Gloucester County
They provide diapers, gently used clothing, equipment, and other childcare supplies to parents, free of charge. Fill out the form.
Hunterdon County
. 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.
. 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): (Lambertville), (Flemington), (Lambertville) and (Clinton).
Sussex County
Norwescap distributes diapers and wipes monthly to families in need in Sussex County directly and through our partner agencies. or call 973-383-3461.