by Olivia | Nov 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
This year, The Diaper Bank of Minnesota was the recipient of 100,000 diapers donated by Kimberly-Clarke and SuperValu! This was one of five donations made by Kimberly-Clarke across the country. The need for diapers in the Twin Cities 7-country metro area is so large...
by Olivia | Aug 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital recently raised 4,769 diapers, 4,300 wipes and $60 for The Diaper Bank of Minnesota! Thank you! Medical professionals are the front lines in understanding the importance of adequate diaper supply. Low-income families are...
by Olivia | Jun 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last weekend, Pottery Barn Kids in Edina raised 1,489 diapers and 1008 wipes for families in need. Additionally, generous customers and employees donated $187.25. The Diaper Bank of Minnesota works in partnership with the National Diaper Bank Network to be able to...
by Olivia | Jun 8, 2017 | Donation News
Congressman Keith Ellison’s D.C. and district offices volunteered their time last week to sort and deliver diapers to five Diaper Bank of Minnesota partners. As a result of the effort, 5,210 diapers and 10,854 wet wipes were distributed. Many of the diapers...
by Olivia | Jun 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
A huge thank you to the families of Lasting Impressions Child Care Learning Center who raised an impressive 1,428 diapers and 540 wipes during its recent drive. Drives such as this one are incredibly important in The Diaper Bank of Minnesota’s 2017 goal to distribute...
by Olivia | May 30, 2017 | Recent News
It is with great appreciation we say farewell to one of the founding Board Members of the Diaper Bank of Minnesota, Jason Jones. Jason’s leadership brought tremendous growth to the Diaper Bank. During his term the Diaper Bank went from distributing 58,000 in 2016 to...
by Christi Krautbauer | May 4, 2017 | Donation News
On April 24 and 25, the Minnesota Section of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses gathered for their annual conference. The Diaper Bank of Minnesota was honored to have been chosen as a partner for this conference, and the nurses held a...
by Christi Krautbauer | Mar 22, 2017 | Advocacy
Did you know that the Minnesota legislature is considering funding bills that would help food shelves provide diapers for low income families? HF1861 and SF249 are amendments to budget bills that would enable food shelves in Minnesota to purchase diapers for...
by Christi Krautbauer | Mar 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
This was an exciting week at the Diaper Bank of Minnesota. We were awarded one of 20 Funds for Change grants by the National Diaper Bank Network! NDBN’s Funds for Change grant program advances the work and expansion of local organizations serving families and children...
by Christi Krautbauer | Jan 2, 2017 | Recent News
Here at the Diaper Bank, we are thrilled with what all of our volunteers have accomplished in the past year. From distributing more diapers than ever before to supporting legislative efforts to reduce diaper need, it’s been an amazing ride. 2016 was truly a...
