The Texas Diaper Bank focuses on meeting one vital, yet often forgotten basic need that impacts the physical, mental and economic well-being of individuals: diapers.
Diapers are necessary healthcare products, but too costly for families in crisis. (Babies typically use 6-12 diapers daily, a monthly cost of $125/child.) Meanwhile, many federally-funded safety net programs, including Medicaid, WIC, and SNAP, do not subsidize diapers. Even if parents are working, childcare may be limited because most daycares require diapers.
And the diaper gap affects not only infants and toddlers, but also seniors. As the aging population increase, incontinence health issues also increase. One in three seniors will suffer from incontinence at some point.
Education
- Health Education
- Financial Education
- Parenting Education
Support Services
- Case Assessment
- Referrals
Goods
- Diapers
- Incontinence Products
- Feminine Hygiene Supplies
- Other Goods
Long-term impact
- Reduced Familial Stress
- Economic Well-being
- Reduced Health Risks
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
In the chaos of a natural disaster, many evacuees lack the time or space to bring many items, especially diapers, wipes, and other healthcare products.
Meanwhile, neither federal nor international disaster relief programs include diapers.
The Texas Diaper Bank fills this gap by providing these healthcare products, without which instances of diaper rash requiring medical treatment may develop and when treatment is not available, serious or even fatal complications may occur.
Free
Menstrual products such as pads and liners are provided at no cost every three months. Enrollment lasts 12 months, the individual may re-enroll in the 12th month to continue services.
Must live in Bexar County and meet 200% Federal Poverty Line.
Present photo ID such as Driver's License or Passport.
Proof of guardianship for those under 18 required - Birth Certificate, Verification of Birth Facts, Acknowledgement of Paternity, CPS Saftey Plan, etc.
Call ahead, no walk-ins.
Click here to apply online.
Be a part of the Texas Diaper Bank volunteer experience! 5,100 volunteers work with us every year to make our mission possible and we need your help!
Join us as we repackage diapers and wipes, build emergency kits, and facilitate warehouse management. Space is limited and the events fill up fast. Please allow 2-3 business days for us to respond.
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The Texas Diaper Bank's parenting skill classes uniquely incorporate stress-reducing techniques. Participants not only gain valuable parenting skills, but also receive kits with the resources necessary to implement these newly-learned skills.
The Texas Diaper Bank offers three sets of classes:
- Diapering
- Potty training
- Babyproofing
- Parents and Caregivers of children ages 0–4
- Bexar County residents
Free.
The Diaper Assistance Program focuses on providing families access to diapers, wipes, and other healthcare items through the Texas Diaper Bank facilities or partner agencies. In addition to basic baby needs, this program also offers educational parenting and health classes, as well as Housing/Shelter and other referrals as needed.
Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-4.
Household income not exceeding 150% of the Federal Poverty Line.
The following documents must be brought to the Texas Diaper Bank office:
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Proof of guardianship
- Proof of income
- Child’s birth certificate
Free.
During an interim application period for a Texas Medicaid Program, individuals aged 5-64 can also receive incontinence products with a doctor’s prescription/diagnosis. (Call Texas Diaper Bank for referrals to other programs that provide incontinence supplies, wipes, and other healthcare products to individuals aged 65 and older.)
Bexar County residents: Ages 5 to 64.
Household income not exceeding 200% of the Federal Poverty Line.
The following documents must be provided during enrollment:
Parent/guardian photo ID
Birth Certificate/Birth Facts (if for child)
The Essential Community Partners (ECP) program aims to create fair and open access to resources for individuals in rural areas across the state through a collaborative network of nonprofit and community agencies. ECP establishes centralized locations for individuals to receive general wrap-around services with basic healthcare products. Families who qualify for this program also have the opportunity to enroll in educational parenting and health classes free of charge.
Parents and Caregivers of children ages 0–4.
Area Served: Bexar, Caldwell, Cameron, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Hidalgo, Kendall, Kerr, and Starr.
Free.
We encourage clients to sign up for My Healthy Child classes with our Program Clerks at (210) 731-8118 option 1.