Spring Diaper Drive

April 20-28, 2024

WHAT IS DIAPER NEED AND WHO DOES IT AFFECT?

  • Diaper need is the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry and healthy.
  • Despite being a basic hygiene item, diapers are not coveDiaper Bank Community Partners Listred by government assistance programs like WIC or SNAP.
  • Infants and toddlers typically require 8-12 diaper changes per day, which can cost up to $100 every month.
  • After the pandemic, nearly one in two families in the U.S. struggle with diaper need.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

The JLC Diaper Bank relies on community support to make an impact. Here are FOUR easy ways you can help us #ENDDIAPERNEED!

1. Host a diaper drive in your office, community, or even virtually! Diaper drive registrations are now open here: https://linktr.ee/diaperbank. The Diaper Bank Committee will be in touch to provide drive materials including toolkit, sign, and barrel. Diaper Drive Hosts Needed Flyer

  1. Engage your network and support the community.
  2. Use drop-off at your home or business.
  3. Then, deliver your diaper donations to the JLC Diaper Bank (51 Folly Road) Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  4. Register your drive here, and find the drive toolkit here. 

2. Don’t have the space to host an in-person drive?  Host a Virtual Diaper Drive:

  1. The JLC encourages individuals, including students, to host their own drives to increase awareness of diaper need and the Diaper Bank and its mission throughout the Lowcountry.
  2. Register your drive here, and find the drive toolkit here.

3. Help us spread awareness of #DiaperNeed!  

  1. Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
  2. Re-share our content or post your own stories!
  3. Encourage/tag your friends and followers to get involved.

4. Donate to the Diaper Bank! supplement

  1. Click Here to donate directly to the Diaper Bank.
  2. Donating to the Diaper Bank allows us to leverage discounts
  3. Monetary donations supplement diapers received during drives.

Drop-off Locations: 

  • Hurd/St Andrews Library (1735 N Woodmere Drive, Charleston SC 29407)
    • Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
    • Friday 9am-6pm
    • Saturday 9am-5pm
    • 4/20-4/27
  • JLC Office (51 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407)
    • 24/7 drop-offs in the porch barrel
  • UBS Financial Services Inc (941 Houston Northcutt Blvd STE 100, Mount Pleasant SC 29464)
    • 8am-5pm, 4/22-4/26
  • Clement Rivers, LLC (25 Calhoun St., STE 400, Charleston, SC 29401)
    • 9am-4pm, 4/20-4/28
  • West Ashley Residence (1331 Saint Clair Drive ,Charleston, SC 29407)
    • Porch Drop-off, 4/20-4/28
  • Bees Ferry Library (3035 Sanders Rd, Charleston SC 29414)
    • Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
    • Friday 9am-6pm
    • Saturday 9am-5pm
    • 4/20-4/27
  • James Island Library (1858 S Grimball Rd, Charleston, SC 29412)
    • Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
    • Friday 9am-6pm
    • Saturday 9am-5pm
    • 4/20-4/27
  • The Little Gym West Ashley (1662 Savannah Hwy #110, Charleston, SC 29407)
    • 4/20-4/28 | Open during class hours
    • 4/26 | 12:30-1:30 | Diaper Derby Open Gym. Open to non-walkers. Call to RSVP with diaper donation.
  • Tiny Tadpoles (1939 Maybank Highway, Charleston, SC 29412)
    • Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm
    • Mon-Sat 9:30am-6pm
    • 4/20-4/28
    • Enter to win a $50 gift card with diaper donation!
  • Main Library (Downtown – 68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401)
    • 4/20-4/28
    • Check their website for hours
  • Wando Mount Pleasant Library (1400 Carolina Park Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466)
    • 4/20-4/27
    • Check their website for hours
  • Indigo Chase Neighborhood (Planter’s Point/Rivertowne – 2604 Ringsted Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29466)
    • Porch Drop-off
    • 4/20-4/28
  • Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist (120 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401)
    • 4/20-4/28
  • Belle Hall Residence (325 Rice Bay Drive Mount Pleasant SC 29464)
    • Porch Drop Off
    • 4/2-4/30
  • Hair Du Jour (James Island | 1238 Camp Road Suite D, Charleston SC 29412)
    • 4/12-4/28
    • See website for hours
  • Cane Bay Library (1655 Cane Bay Blvd Unit A, Summerville SC 29486)
    • 4/19-4/29
    • See website for hours
  • West Ashley Residence (Huntington Woods Neighborhood | 1842 Huntington Drive, Charleston SC 29407)
    • 4/17-4/27
    • 24/7 porch drop off

Events:

J. McLaughlin Sip & Shop (Mount Pleasant)
280 W Coleman Blvd Space 1090, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Saturday, 4/27, 11-3 PM
Collecting diaper donations and 15% of proceeds to benefit the JLC
The Wine Bar 
Belle Hall Shopping Center
664 Long Point Rd Unit G, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Tuesday, 4/23, 6pm-close
$2 glass of wine discount with diaper donation