Every child deserves a dry diaper.
Diaper Need: 1 in 2 U.S. families cannot afford enough diapers to keep their infant or child clean, dry, and healthy. Did you know that the average cost of a month of diapers is $80?
These babies are more vulnerable to painful rashes and urinary tract infections and have more trips to the doctor.
1 in 4 parents miss work or school because they can’t afford the diapers required to leave their baby in Childcare.
Clean diapers are a basic need of every baby and toddler.
Families struggling to make ends meet face challenges everyday, often making hard decisions about where to cut corners or what to do without so the bills can be paid. We believe every child deserves a dry diaper. At the Outreach House families in need can receive diapers and baby wipes once a month. Families may also receive formula, infant foods and other hygiene products when they are available.
246,000 diapers distributed by The Outreach House in the past 12 months
* For more information on the need, look at the National Diaper Bank Network information page
The Outreach House is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network.
Assistance Provided
Once a month, parents and guardians with children up to the age of 3 (or older children, with special needs) receive diapers, baby hygiene items and infant feeding supplies, all as available.
Clothing for children from newborn to 5T sizes are stocked seasonally. On each visit families can "shop" for infant and toddler clothes.
We provide information and help navigate assistance options – medical, early learning, WIC, etc.
We offer gently used items essential to early development and learning. Small baby equipment, board books and toys are some of the items frequently available free for the taking.
Residents of York Township, Glendale Heights and Addison are eligible for services. Municipalities covered are Lombard, Villa Park, Glendale Heights, Addison, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, most of Elmhurst, and York Township sections Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, and Westmont.
If you reside outside our service area, you will find a community food map for your area at GO.ILLINOIS.EDU/FindFoodIL.
Frequency
Once a month
Where
805 S. Main St, Lombard 60148
When
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Wednesdays
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Third Saturday of each month
9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing.
Required
A parent’s ID and proof of residency within service area are required, as well as proof of your child’s age (medical card, WIC card or birth certificate) for first-time registration
Contact
For more information, contact:
THE NEED & IMPACT WE’VE MADE:
10.5%
of children in area served live below poverty line
20,000+
diapers distributed per month
250+
families shop for infant - preschool clothes per month
How You Can Help
Diapers and wipes are expensive. We welcome your financial donations
We gladly accept donations of diapers, wipes, and many other baby items during our normal service hours (see below).
Assisting our guests takes a lot of volunteers.
Organizing a diaper drive is another way to help.
“Recently I’m back to work but struggling to make ends meet, exhausted from juggling children, work, home, etc…. [First Things First] helps so much by taking a weight off my chest of where I’m going to worry to get my children clothes, diapers. It’s so stressful worrying about where I’m going to come up with money when bills are due.”
