Diaper Bank: Now Delivering
Diaper Bank is a subcommittee of the Health Essential Resource (HER) Committee. Since 2019, the Junior League of Lafayette Diaper Bank has provided diapers through approved distribution partner agencies in the community. Last year alone, 58,325 diapers were distributed. One in three families struggle to provide clean diapers for their baby, according to the National Diaper Bank Network. Without the income for diapers, parents cannot send their children for early childhood education care. Without childcare, parents cannot go to work. Without early childhood education, the child’s success rate with higher education is impacted.
Each quarter, HER volunteers load diaper supplies from our community partner Our Lady of Lourdes and unload them at the Junior League of Lafayette Diaper Bank. Diaper supplies are wrapped in packages of 25 by HER volunteers on a monthly basis and distributed to partner agencies every quarter. Diaper Bank also coordinates diaper drives throughout the League year to raise awareness of diaper needs in our community.
What is Diaper Need?
Diaper Need is the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep an infant or child clean, dry, and healthy. Junior League of Lafayette is a part of the National Diaper Bank Network
If you or someone you know would like to become a Diaper Bank distribution partner, please contact Junior League of Lafayette at jll@juniorleagueoflafayette.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does Junior League of Lafayette receive diapers?
We accept diaper donations through community diaper drives held periodically during the year. Individuals can also donate directly to the League with prior notification.
Please email jll@juniorleagueoflafayette.com or call 337. 988.2739 to notify us that you have a diaper donation.
What type of diapers can be donated?
Junior League of Lafayette accepts all children’s diapers in sizes newborn through size 6 as well as pull-ups. Unopened packages – as well as open packs if diapers are in new condition – are accepted.
Does Junior League of Lafayette take/distribute adult diapers?
At this time, Junior League of Lafayette does not accept or distribute adult diapers.
Does Junior League of Lafayette take/distribute wipes?
At this time, Junior League of Lafayette does not accept or distribute wipes.
Where are diapers stored?
Diapers are stored at an office on Our Lady of Lourdes St. Mary Campus.
How can I receive diapers?
If you or someone you know is in need of diapers, please contact one of our partner agencies. We deliver diaper orders directly to these agencies, who then distribute to clients through their programs.
2022-23 Diaper Bank
Community Agency Contact Information
If you or someone you know is in need of diapers, please contact one of our partner agencies. We deliver diaper orders directly to these agencies, who then distribute to clients through their programs.
Junior League of Lafayette Diaper Bank Partner Agencies:
Proyecto Hispano de Ayuda a la Comunidad
Fernando Perez-Viart
(337) 849-4145 (337) 315-4665
https://proyectohispanodeayudaalacomunidad.com
Beacon Community Connections
Donna Troyanowski
donna.troyanowski@beaconconnections.org
(337) 294-8500
http://www.beaconconnections.org/
The DesOrmeaux Foundation
Lisa Viator
Phil Campbell
(for pickups only)
Phil: (337)280-6157
https://desormeauxfoundation.org/
The Family Tree Information, Education, & Counseling Center
Kristen Copenhaver
kristen@acadianafamilytree.org
(337)981-2180 ext. 296
https://www.acadianafamilytree.org/
Love, Inc.
Lisa Justice
(337)981-6775
337-224-3373
https://www.loveinclafayette.org/
Seasons the Green Leaf
Alzina Dural
https://www.facebook.com/seasonsthegreenleaf301/
United Way Early Head Start
Macy Augustine
macy.augustine@unitedwayofacadiana.org
(337)706-1212
https://www.unitedwayofacadiana.org/
The Salvation Army, Lafayette
Tina Alexander
Tina.Alexander@uss.salvationarmy.org
(337)235-2407
https://salvationarmyalm.org/lafayette/
PrimeTime Family Reading of Acadiana
Dena Thomas
Dena.Thomas@primetimefamily.org
(337)991-1790
OLOL Congregational Health
Linda Peters
337.470.4267 (o)
337.470.4271 (c)
How can my agency become a distribution partner? or my company host a diaper drive?
Please contact our office at jll@juniorleagueoflafayette.com or call us at 337. 988.2739 to request information from our Diaper Bank Chair. She will then directly reach out to you with a few simple questions and a contract to complete.
How does my company/group host a diaper drive for Junior League of Lafayette?
Thank you for being interested in helping our Diaper Bank. Please contact our office at jll@juniorleagueoflafayette.com or call us at 337. 988.2739 to request information from our Diaper Bank Chair on what you need to do to host a diaper drive. She will then directly reach out to you with more information.
How is Junior League of Lafayette’s Diaper Bank funded?
As with all Junior League of Lafayette programs, the Diaper Bank is funded through the generosity of our community sponsors as well as our annual fundraisers – Tinsel & Treasures holiday market and our four award-winning cookbooks. Money raised by the League funds all our community programming including our collaborative opportunity grants that are awards to various nonprofit agencies each year.