St. Paul's United Church of Christ

St. Paul's Diaper Drive

April 6 - May 2

How to partner with us:

Donate:

Donate Diapers – Collect given diaper size.
Promote the Diaper Drive – Encourage your congregation to bring diaper donations to your meeting place.
Spread the Word – Share information about the diaper drive through your website, newsletter, social media, and service announcements.
Help organize diapers and distribute with us!

Contact Karen Smith at (847) 309-8131 to arrange a diaper drop-off at St. Paul’s Church or to help with the distribution.

Key Dates:

Diaper Collection: April 6, 2025 – May 2, 2025
Diaper Distribution: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 11 AM - 1 PM in partnership with Gail Borden Library at the grand reveal of their new Early Childhood Center!
Let’s work together to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Every diaper collected will help a family in need. We are grateful for your partnership, generosity, and support.

Together, we can “Change Lives One Diaper at a Time"!

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Diaper Ministry

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Thank you, Community Partners!

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The Diaper Ministry at St. Paul’s

“Changing" Lives, One Diaper at a Time

Since 2021, St. Paul’s has been collecting and distributing diapers in the community, providing

42,625 diapers to 3,510 families. With your support, we can make an even greater impact on

families experiencing diaper insecurity. St. Paul’s partners with community groups serving young families and new moms to provide diapers at local events. We collect donations of sizes 1-6 and distribute 12 diapers at a time.

Diaper need is an invisible part of poverty in the U.S. Did you know?

1 in 3 families struggle to afford diapers.
WIC and SNAP do not allow the purchase of diapers
Cloth diapers require access to laundry that poverty does not afford

The Impact of Diaper Insecurity

Families experiencing diaper insecurity face significant challenges, including:

Not Covered by Government Assistance Programs – SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) do not cover diapers.
Health Risks – Prolonged exposure to wet or soiled diapers can lead to serious health issues, such as diaper rash, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
Missed Opportunities – A lack of diapers can prevent children from attending childcare, affecting their early education and development. Parents may miss work due to the inability to secure childcare, impacting their income and overall family stability.
Emotional Toll – Diaper insecurity can contribute to stress and anxiety for parents, leading to feelings of inadequacy and guilt.

We collect diaper donations every first Sunday of the month (size 4,5,6). Your financial donation also provides for the purchase of diapers. Thank you! The Diaper Ministry at St. Paul’s began in 2021 and we continue to explore its potential. Our current partners include: EPEL (Elgin Partnership for Early Learning), Northern Illinois Food Bank, Elgin YWCA and Well Child Center