Greater DC Diaper Bank

We’re grateful to see diaper insecurity in the national conversation.

This week, Greater DC Diaper Bank’s Executive Director, Liz Schurgin, responded to The Washington Post to make one thing clear: the diaper crisis is real.

Nearly 1 in 2 families with young children struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. And when families don’t have enough diapers, the ripple effects are serious—missed work, barriers to childcare, financial strain, and health risks for babies.

At Greater DC Diaper Bank, we see this reality every day across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Last year alone, we supported more than 49,000 babies and distributed nearly 10 million diapers to families in our region.

Diaper insecurity is not hypothetical. It is happening now—and together, we can do something about it.

📰 Read Liz’s letter to The Washington Post at: bit.ly/GDCDBWaPo
💙 If you’re able, please consider making a donation to help ensure more babies and families have access to this basic need. Donate at: bit.ly/GiveNowGDCDB
📅 And join us TOMORROW for a webinar on diaper insecurity. Learn more about what families are facing today—and what we can do together. Register at: bit.ly/DiaperInsecurityWebinar

Mother’s Day is almost here. 💙

Honor a mom, grandmother, caregiver, or someone who has made a difference in your life with a gift to Greater DC Diaper Bank.

When you make your donation by 5:00 PM on Saturday, we’ll send her a special tribute note letting her know a gift was made in her honor.

Your support helps families across our region access the diapers and hygiene essentials they need to keep babies clean, dry, and healthy.

Celebrate her by helping another mom feel supported, too.
>>Make Your Gift Now! https://bit.ly/GDCDB-MothersDay2026

We are incredibly grateful to an anonymous donor for a recent $50,000 gift to Greater DC Diaper Bank through their donor-advised fund (DAF)!

This generous investment will help ensure babies across our region have access to the diapers they need to stay clean, dry, and healthy.

If you have a donor-advised fund, you can support GDCDB directly through your DAF and help families access free diapers across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Visit greaterdcdiaperbank.org to learn more and direct your gift today!

We’re hosting a Potty Time Drive! 🧻✨

Join us in collecting Pull-Ups (all sizes) to support local families.

📅 Now through June 30
📍 Drop-off: 8860 Monard Drive, Silver Spring 20910 or a neighborhood drop off location near you

Every pack helps a child gain confidence 💛

Celebrate the love, strength, and care she’s given by making a donation in her honor. Every gift helps make a meaningful difference.

Donate here: https://bit.ly/GDCDB-MothersDay2026

Greater DC Diaper will be closed Friday, May 1st for a Staff Retreat.

We will reopen Monday, May 4th at 8:30am.

💙Please visit a neighborhood drop off location nearest you if you have donations.
https://greaterdcdiaperbank.org/donate-in-your-neighborhood/

💙If you need assistance, please visit: https://greaterdcdiaperbank.org/our-programs/diaperhubs/

Did you know?

Many families struggle to afford potty training supplies—and programs like SNAP don’t cover them.

That’s why we’re supporting the Potty Time Campaign 💛
Help us provide Pull-Ups to families who need them most.

We are collecting Pull-Ups (all sizes) to support local families.

📅 May 1 through June 30
📍 Drop-off: 8860 Monard Drive, Silver Spring

At the time of drop off say "Potty Time" so we ensure your donation is tallied!

Every pack helps a child gain confidence 💛

Curious about volunteering with Greater DC Diaper Bank?
Join us April 23 at 12 PM ET for a Lunch & Learn webinar
Learn more + register: bit.ly/GDCDB2026VOL

We love our volunteers! Want to get involved but don't know how?
Join us on April 23 at 12 PM ET to learn about volunteering opportunities.
🔗 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/GDCDB2026VOL

In honor of 15 years of impact by the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN), thank you , Kimberly-Clark and for donating 243,896 diapers to support babies and their caregivers in Maryland, DC and Virginia, with the basic necessities they need to thrive!

Greater DC Diaper Bank is proud to be a member of NDBN, working every day to end diaper insecurity and support families in our community.