Diaper Project
Keeping babies clean, dry, and healthy
Why is United Way involved?
United Way of Mid Coast Maine is committed to helping give kids the best start.
We want to improve the health and well-being of babies by raising community awareness about the basic need for diapers. An adequate supply of diapers is essential to a baby’s health. Lacking an adequate supply of diapers can cause undue stress on both baby and parent. The lack of a sufficient supply of disposable diapers for a baby to remain clean, dry, and healthy can affect the short-term health of a child and impact long-term health and development.
Babies use up to 12 diapers per day--costing families up to $1,200 per year! Due to rising costs, the need for diapers in our community is high.
Today in our Mid Coast community, families are struggling to meet their basic needs. In addition to making hard choices on how to get the bills paid and food on the table, the safety net families rely on doesn't help with the cost of diapers.
The Diaper Project collects diapers and funds to purchase diapers through diaper drives held at businesses and organizations, and contributions from individuals and community groups. Diapers are repackaged by volunteers and distributed to local organizations supporting local families.
We want to improve the health and well-being of babies by raising community awareness about the basic need for diapers. An adequate supply of diapers is essential to a baby’s health. Lacking an adequate supply of diapers can cause undue stress on both baby and parent. The lack of a sufficient supply of disposable diapers for a baby to remain clean, dry, and healthy can affect the short-term health of a child and impact long-term health and development.
Babies use up to 12 diapers per day--costing families up to $1,200 per year! Due to rising costs, the need for diapers in our community is high.
Today in our Mid Coast community, families are struggling to meet their basic needs. In addition to making hard choices on how to get the bills paid and food on the table, the safety net families rely on doesn't help with the cost of diapers.
The Diaper Project collects diapers and funds to purchase diapers through diaper drives held at businesses and organizations, and contributions from individuals and community groups. Diapers are repackaged by volunteers and distributed to local organizations supporting local families.
How you can help:
In addition to your donation to United Way of Mid Coast Maine, you can directly help the Diaper Project:
In addition to your donation to United Way of Mid Coast Maine, you can directly help the Diaper Project:
- Donate diapers, including open packages: drop off or mail diapers to: United Way of Mid Coast Maine, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Suite 201, Bath, Maine 04530.
- Give Online, designating your donation to the Diaper Project
- Send a Check to United Way of Mid Coast Maine, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Suite 201, Bath, Maine 04530. Please indicate that your donation is for the Diaper Project.
- Volunteer to run a Diaper Drive: collect diapers for distribution to community organizations. Contact 207-443-9752 or info@uwmcm.org for more information.
DONATE DOLLARS FOR DIAPERS NOW:
- $25 provides diapers for the first 10 days of a baby’s life
- $150 provides diapers for the first 2 months of a baby’s life
- $500 provides diapers for the first half year of a baby's life
- $1,000 provides diapers for the 1st year of a baby’s life
Since the Diaper Project's beginnings in 2014, we have heard many stories of relief and appreciation from our partners. Your donations are having a real effect on the lives of Mid Coast babies and families. Thank you!
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