Greater DC Diaper Bank (GDCDB)

What Greater DC Diaper Bank (GDCDB) does

Greater DC Diaper Bank (GDCDB) is a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit (EIN 27-4276547) founded in 2010 by Corinne Cannon to address diaper insecurity in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The organization collects, purchases, and distributes baby and hygiene essentials—diapers, formula, wipes, baby food, period products, adult incontinence products, and baby gear (car seats, play yards, strollers)—to economically vulnerable families across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Distribution is exclusively indirect, flowing through a network of 87+ social service partner organizations (nonprofits, healthcare providers, government programs, and faith-based groups) such as Centronía, Martha's Table, Mary's Center, Catholic Charities, and Children's National Hospital, plus 25+ emergency Diaper Need Hubs. Cumulative output has reached 50 million diapers since founding, with 10 million+ distributed in 2024 alone, serving roughly 48,000 babies per year across 375 zip codes and meeting an estimated 15% of regional diaper need.

The technology stack is built on Salesforce CRM for partner and donation management, Tableau for data visualization and reporting, and Volunteer Local for volunteer scheduling, with a findhelp.org resource-locator integration for families seeking services. Operations are anchored at a 13,000+ square foot warehouse in Silver Spring, MD, where a small staff of approximately 10 full-time employees coordinates sorting, packing, and distribution alongside 2,000+ annual volunteers. The organization does not charge families for products; revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions (online donations via GiveLively, mail, Donor-Advised Funds via Chariot, cryptocurrency and stock via The Giving Block + Renaissance Charitable Foundation, employer matching gifts, and Combined Federal Campaign giving under CFC #18074). The only fee-based line is the Mobile Volunteer Program (MVP), which hosts paid corporate team-building kit-assembly events at $10,000+ per event for groups of 20–500+. For every $1 donated, GDCDB can purchase and distribute two diapers at wholesale, and approximately $5 million in product value is distributed annually.

Name

Greater DC Diaper Bank (GDCDB)

Legal name

Greater DC Diaper Bank

Website

https://greaterdcdiaperbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greater DC Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes baby and hygiene essentials—including diapers, formula, period products, and baby gear—to economically vulnerable families across DC, Maryland, and Virginia through a network of 87+ social service partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services and Nonprofit Social Support

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Infant & Toddler Sleep, Feeding & Diapering Support Programs (EDACAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Diapering & Wipes (Diaper Creams, Wipes) (CRABAJAC)

Keywords

• Diaper distribution services
• Baby hygiene essentials
• Period products distribution
• Nonprofit social services
• Family basic needs support

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Online donations via website (credit card, ACH), mail-in checks, cryptocurrency through The Giving Block, and stock donations through Renaissance Charitable Foundation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all contributions are tax-deductible.
2. Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Donors can direct gifts from their Donor-Advised Funds through the Chariot platform, providing tax-advantaged giving options for supporters.
3. Mobile Volunteer Program (MVP) Corporate Events: Corporate groups pay to host team-building volunteer events where participants build hygiene kits. Events accommodate 20-500+ participants with pricing starting at $10,000, inclusive of all products and supplies.
4. Employer Matching Gifts: Many employers match employee donations to the organization, doubling individual impact.
5. Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Federal employees can contribute through the Combined Federal Campaign using CFC #18074.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Greater DC Diaper Bank collects and distributes free diapers and hygiene products (formula, wipes, period products, adult incontinence, baby gear) to economically vulnerable families with young children across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The organization operates a 13,000+ square foot warehouse in Silver Spring, MD and delivers through a network of 87+ social service partner organizations, reaching approximately 42,000 babies per month across 375 zip codes. Since 2010, GDCDB has distributed over 50 million diapers and serves roughly 15% of the regional diaper need.

Product overview

Greater DC Diaper Bank operates as a nonprofit social service organization offering a portfolio of programs that collect and distribute essential baby and hygiene products to vulnerable families. The core offerings include the Diaper Distribution Network (distributing diapers through 87 partner organizations), The Baby Pantry (providing formula, wipes, hygiene products, being expanded into a full Hygiene Bank), The Nursery Project (distributing new baby gear like car seats and cribs), and The Monthly (distributing period products for menstrual equity). Supporting programs include the Mobile Volunteer Program (corporate team-building kit assembly), the Ambassador Program (neighborhood drop-off locations), Warehouse Volunteering, Diaper Need Hubs (emergency distribution sites), and Product Drive Hosting. The organization serves families across DC, Maryland, and Virginia through a network reaching 375 zip codes, having distributed over 50 million diapers since its 2010 founding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diaper Distribution Network Core program delivering free diapers to vulnerable families with infants and toddlers through a network of 87 social service partner organizations across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reaches over 42,000 babies each month across 375 zip codes and has distributed over 50 million diapers since 2010.
• The Baby Pantry Program providing additional hygiene products beyond diapers—including formula, wipes, baby food, period products, adult incontinence products, and personal care items—to families experiencing diaper insecurity. Currently being transformed into a full-scale Hygiene Bank.
• The Nursery Project Program promoting safe sleep, safe travel, and safe play by distributing new baby gear—including car seats, play yards, baby carriers, strollers, diaper bags with bottles and pacifiers, and cloth diaper kits—to families through community partners. Launched in 2017.
• The Monthly Program addressing period poverty by distributing menstrual hygiene products through 75+ nonprofit partner organizations. Includes Monthly Supporter recurring donations, Monthly Champion product drives, Period Products Bundler volunteer activities, and drive hosting for larger collections.
• Mobile Volunteer Program (MVP) Corporate team-building program bringing volunteer experiences to workplaces. Participants build hygiene kits (baby hygiene, adult hygiene, dental, period products, or newborn diaper bags) in one-hour sessions. Pricing starts at $10,000 per event inclusive of all products and supplies, accommodating groups of 20 to 500+ participants.
• Ambassador Program Volunteer program recruiting community members to serve as neighborhood drop-off locations for diaper donations. Ambassadors receive yard signs, toolkits, and support to coordinate donations from neighbors and spread awareness about diaper need.
• Warehouse Volunteer Program In-person volunteering program at the Silver Spring warehouse involving sorting, packing, and stacking diapers, inventory management, and Baby Pantry organization. Sessions held multiple days per month with hundreds of volunteers welcomed annually.
• Diaper Need Hubs Emergency diaper distribution locations created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, partnering with 25+ basic needs organizations to provide one-stop locations where families can receive both food and diapers. Hubs operate across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Product Drive Hosting Program enabling community members to host diaper and product drives at locations including homes, workplaces, schools, places of worship, and businesses. GDCDB provides toolkits and promotional materials; drives can focus on diapers, wipes, period products, or monetary donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 million diapers distributed since 2010
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Giving BlockcoreTechnology or IntegrationCryptocurrency donation processing partner. The Giving Block processes crypto and stock donations for GDCDB, generating automatic tax receipts and managing blockchain transactions.
• Chariot (GiveChariot)coreTechnology or IntegrationDAF donation processing platform that securely processes Donor-Advised Fund gifts for GDCDB.
• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network providing GDCDB with resources, support, and product donations. Received major donation of 1,000,000 diapers from National Diaper Bank Network and Huggies.
• CFCNCA (Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllows federal employees in the National Capital Area to donate to GDCDB through workplace giving campaigns using CFC #18074.
• Monumental Sports & EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington Wizards players and Monumental Sports staff volunteers helped process diaper donations for the Diaper Dudes campaign, providing volunteer support for distribution operations.
• CentroNíacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distribution partner in DC providing early childhood education and family services. Uses diapers as a gateway resource to attract clients to comprehensive programs.
• Martha's TablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner providing education, food, and opportunity programs. Distributes diapers at their Washington DC location to families in need.
• Mary's CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare and social services partner providing home visiting programs with diaper distribution support.
• Catholic Charities of DCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor social service organization serving vulnerable populations in DC including refugees and families in need.
• DASH: District Alliance for Safe HousingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing organization providing diapers at Virginia Williams Family Resource Center for families fleeing domestic violence.
• Community of Hope DCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComprehensive family support organization offering housing, health, and family services with diaper distribution.
• Bright BeginningscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarly childhood development center serving homeless children and families in DC.
• Children's National HospitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthy Generations program provides diapers during teen health programs and pediatric visits.
• CCI Health & Wellness ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity health center distributing diapers as part of comprehensive healthcare services.
• United Planning Organization (UPO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDC-based anti-poverty organization providing comprehensive family services with diaper support.
• Montgomery County DHHScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment partner distributing diapers through Child Welfare and Community Health Center programs.
• Prince George's County Department of Social ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment partner providing social services with diaper distribution support.
• House of Mercy (VA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirginia-based social services organization distributing diapers to families in need.
• Cornerstones (VA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern Virginia partner providing housing, healthcare, and family support services with diaper distribution.
• Jubilee JumpstartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarly childhood education organization in DC providing comprehensive family support.
• Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDC-based youth and family services organization serving Latino youth and families.
• Horton's KidscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDC-based community organization providing comprehensive support to children and families in Southeast Washington.
• GoodwillminorOthersReferral partner for items GDCDB cannot accept. Goodwill accepts clothing and other items not distributed by the diaper bank.
• Capital Area Food BankminorOthersReferral partner for formula and baby food donations that GDCDB currently cannot accept due to warehouse flood.
• A Wider CircleminorOthersReferral partner for baby gear donations that GDCDB cannot accept.
• Spur LocalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit rating and support organization that includes GDCDB in its annual Top Nonprofits list.
• Many HandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC-based philanthropic organization partnering with local nonprofits for collective impact.
• Measure 4 ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban Institute initiative focused on data-driven social impact, supporting GDCDB's evaluation efforts.
• Goods For GoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC-based organization connecting surplus inventory to families in need, partnering on product sourcing.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Baby2Baby (repeat/comparison): Re-listed as a regional emerging player perspective in DMV if Baby2Baby expands distribution into the region.

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit that distributes diapers, clothing, and essentials to children in poverty across the U.S. Operates as a much larger, multi-state counterpart to GDCDB's regional diaper bank model with similar partner distribution backbone.

Direct peers

• National Diaper Bank Network: National umbrella organization that supports affiliate diaper banks including GDCDB. Provides product donations, training, and advocacy; directly comparable as the central infrastructure for the diaper bank sector.
• Cradles to Crayons: Nonprofit that provides clothing, diapers, and essentials to children in need through a partner distribution model. Comparable to GDCDB in mission, product mix, and reliance on a network of social service partners.
• Austin Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving central Texas with a similar model of collecting and distributing diapers through partner agencies. Closest direct functional peer in terms of operating model and scale.
• Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank in Cincinnati that distributes diapers through partner agencies to families in need. Operates an analogous collection and distribution model to GDCDB.
• Happy Bottoms: Kansas City diaper bank distributing diapers through partner pantries and agencies. Comparable regional diaper bank with similar partner-driven distribution and volunteer-based operations.
• Help a Mother Out: California-based diaper bank distributing diapers through partner agencies. Similar scale and operating model focused on diaper insecurity through community-based distribution.

Regional players

• Capital Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the DC metro area through partner distribution. Direct operational peer in the basic-needs nonprofit space, with overlapping partner networks and complementary products that GDCDB refers out to.
• For Baby's Sake (DC-area child welfare): DC-area nonprofit supporting vulnerable families with young children through case management and material assistance. Comparable as a DMV-based service partner with overlapping beneficiary base but narrower scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dcdiaperbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/dcdiaperbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dc-diaper-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/dcdiaperbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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