Milwaukee Diaper Mission Aims to Make Hygiene Inclusive and Accessible for All

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1 in 3 Milwaukee families struggle with diaper need. Some have to choose between buying diapers and food on a weekly basis. Some have reported rinsing and reusing dirty disposable diapers. No family should have to make these choices. The co-founders of Milwaukee Diaper Mission decided to launch Milwaukee’s first freestanding nonprofit diaper bank to meet these needs.

Introducing Milwaukee Diaper Mission

Milwaukee Diaper Mission, in collaboration with its partner agencies, empowers families in need by providing a reliable source of free diapers and period supplies. Though they do not distribute supplies directly from their warehouse, Milwaukee Diaper Mission partners with local social service agencies to distribute disposable and reusable diapering and period supplies to the families that they serve. With the support of our partners and sponsors, they are able to distribute these items at no cost to families.

The Vision

Milwaukee Diaper Mission has assembled a diverse board of strong, intelligent women to help us build this important resource for our city and looks forward to remaining a reliable and impactful organization, serving Milwaukee’s diverse and beautiful families for years to come.

  • We believe deeply that diversity and inclusion in our organization makes us better at our work and helps us build a stronger movement.
  • We believe that offering both a disposable and reusable option to families gives them dignity of choice – because reusable personal hygiene products should be accessible, affordable, and achievable for everyone.
  • We believe that ALL babies in Milwaukee deserve to be clean, happy, and healthy.

How You Can Help

Join Milwaukee Diaper Mission to end diaper need in our great city. They are seeking donations of: disposable diapers & wipes, cloth diapers & cloth wipes, disposable pads & tampons, cloth pads & menstrual cups. Monetary donations can be made via their website.

Support Milwaukee Diaper Mission

The holiday season is a perfect time of year to give back to the community at the Giving Tuesday Diaper Drive with Milwaukee Diaper Mission!

When: December 1st, 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Turner Hal, 1034 N Vel R Phillips Ave, north parking lot

Donations will be accepted in a socially distanced manner.

Items needed:

  • disposable diapers & wipes
  • cloth diapers & accessories
  • disposable period supplies
  • cloth pads & menstrual cups
All donations will go directly to partners: Ayuda Mutua MKE, Maroon Calabash, Bay View Community Center, and The Jewish Community Pantry.
**open packages of diapers ARE accepted**
Food and other basic needs items will be donated to Ayuda Mutua MKE and Metcalf Park Community Bridges. If you can’t make it to the event, please consider donating funds here: www.milwaukeediapermission.org/donate

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Owner and co-founder of Milwaukee Mom, Sarah is a full-time working mom of three rough-and-tumble boys who like their jeans ripped and their hands dirty. She has lived in Wisconsin her whole life, attending UW-Madison and finally landing in the Milwaukee area in 2012. Sarah is a former English teacher and is currently enjoying a season of strong coffee and being a small business owner! She loves a good book, a flavorful craft beer and watching her Badgers and Packers get a W. Sarah is mama to three sons.

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