St. Louis Area Diaper Bank

What St. Louis Area Diaper Bank does

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014 and headquartered at 6141 Etzel Ave. in Wellston, Missouri (a St. Louis suburb). The organization addresses two interrelated forms of hygiene poverty, diaper need and period poverty, by procuring diapers and menstrual supplies and distributing them free of charge through a network of more than 70 community partners, including health clinics, shelters, child care centers, schools, public library branches, and social service agencies operating across 140 distribution sites. The Diaper Program provides up to 50 free diapers per child per month; the Period Supply Program, launched in 2020 as the St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies, distributes monthly kits of pads, tampons, and liners. The organization reports serving more than 80,000 families annually and has cumulatively distributed over 14 million diapers and 1.5 million period products since inception.

The business model is donation-funded, not revenue-generating. Inputs come from individual donors (one-time and recurring through the "Monthly Merries" program), corporate philanthropy, foundation grants (including Wayne C. Kaufmann Charitable Foundation since 2015 and Community Impact Network as largest funder since 2019), event fundraising (Bloody Mary Brunch, Diaper Need Awareness Week), and in-kind product donations channeled through the National Diaper Bank Network, most notably 20 million diapers annually from Huggies distributed across NDBN's member banks. Bulk purchasing access via NDBN reduces diaper cost to $0.16 per unit versus $0.23–$0.60 at retail. The organization employs eight full-time staff and is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, though individual large gifts have included a $332,000 donation from bioMérieux in 2020 and a $20,000 grant from St. Louis Community Foundation in 2021.

There is no technology product surface; operations are logistics-driven (warehouse intake, volunteer sorting and packaging, partner fulfillment, impact reporting). Distribution to end recipients is exclusively indirect via partner organizations rather than direct-to-consumer. Strategic priorities evidenced in the data include regulatory advocacy (Missouri SB 671 diaper bank tax credit expansion, federal End Diaper Need Act, Menstrual Equity for All Act), channel diversification through library and school partnerships, and program maturation of the period supply vertical.

Name

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank

Legal name

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank

Website

https://stldiaperbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes free diapers and period supplies to low-income families in the St. Louis region through a network of more than 70 community partners, serving 80,000+ families annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Hygiene Supply Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Kids & Baby Specialty Department Stores (CRAGAGAD), Diapering & Wipes (Diaper Creams, Wipes) (CRABAJAC)

Keywords

• Diaper bank services
• Period supply distribution
• Hygiene product distribution
• Community diaper distribution
• Menstrual equity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The vast majority of resources come from individual donors. Donations can be one-time or recurring (monthly giving program called 'Monthly Merries').
2. Corporate Philanthropy: Support from corporate sponsors for events, corporate matching gift programs, and direct corporate donations.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Wayne C. Kaufmann Charitable Foundation since 2015, Community Impact Network as largest funder since 2019, and other foundation partners.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including Bloody Mary Brunch, Diaper Need Awareness Week campaigns, and other awareness events.
5. Product Donations: Huggies donates 20 million diapers annually to National Diaper Bank Network, which distributes to regional diaper banks. The organization also receives donated period supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that purchases and distributes free diapers (up to 50 per child per month) and free period supply kits to low-income families in the St. Louis region. All distribution occurs exclusively through a curated network of 70+ community partners, including health clinics, shelters, child care centers, social service agencies, schools, and library branches. The organization also operates a branded merchandise store to generate supplemental supporter funding.

Product overview

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank operates as a charitable nonprofit (not a technology platform) offering two core product programs: the Diaper Program and the Period Supply Program. The Diaper Program distributes up to 50 free diapers per child per month to low-income families through a network of 70+ community partner organizations. The Period Supply Program, founded in 2020, distributes free period kits (containing pads, tampons, and liners) assembled by volunteers. The organization also operates a merchandise store (Shop DB Merch) on Bonfire. All programs are delivered through partner organizations rather than direct-to-consumer distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diaper Program Provides up to 50 free diapers per child per month to low-income families across the St. Louis region through a network of more than 70 community partners including health clinics, shelters, child care centers, and social service agencies. Diapers are purchased at bulk rates and donated, sorted and repackaged by volunteers, then distributed to partner organizations that deliver supplies directly to families in need monthly.
• Period Supply Program Distributes free period supplies (pads, tampons, and liners) to individuals and families through schools, healthcare agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Volunteers assemble period kits in the warehouse; one kit covers an individual's period for a month. The program addresses period poverty affecting 1 in 4 people who menstruate in the U.S.
• Shop DB Merch (Branded Merchandise Store) Online merchandise store selling branded St. Louis Area Diaper Bank merchandise (apparel, accessories, and other items) to supporters and the general public, hosted on Bonfire as a fundraising channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14 million diapers distributed since 2014
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, which provides access to bulk diaper purchasing programs. Through this partnership, the organization can purchase diapers at $0.16 per diaper compared to retail prices of $0.23-$0.60. NDBN also coordinates the Huggies diaper donation program, which donates 20 million diapers annually to diaper banks nationwide.
• Community Impact NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe largest funder of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank since 2019. Community Impact Network has provided both financial support and office/warehouse space to the organization at 6141 Etzel Ave.
• BJC HealthcaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor and healthcare partner providing financial support and potentially serving as a distribution point for diaper and period supplies to patients and families.
• SSM HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system sponsor and distribution partner. SSM Health facilities including OBGYN clinics, MOMS Line, Pediatric Clinics, and Maternal & Fetal Care Centers receive and distribute supplies to families.
• HuggiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the National Diaper Bank Network, Huggies donates 20 million diapers annually to NDBN, which distributes to regional diaper banks including St. Louis Area Diaper Bank.
• Affinia HealthcaremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederally Qualified Health Center serving as a distribution partner for diaper and period supplies to their low-income patient population.
• St. Louis County LibrarymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner providing families with 25 diapers and one period kit per month. Six participating branches: Florissant Valley, Grand Glaize, Indian Trails, Lewis and Clark, Natural Bridge, and Weber Road.
• The Little Bit FoundationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation-focused nonprofit partner receiving period supplies for distribution to 2,500 students across St. Louis area schools, providing 100,000 period products.
• Operation Food SearchmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional food bank and hunger relief organization serving as a distribution partner for diaper and period supplies alongside food assistance programs.
• Gateway 180majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomeless services organization serving as a distribution partner providing essential supplies including diapers and period products to families experiencing homelessness.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• National Diaper Bank Network: Umbrella organization of which St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a member. Provides the bulk purchasing program ($0.16/diaper) and coordinates the Huggies 20M-diaper annual donation that flows to member banks including the subject company—making it the most directly comparable entity in the diaper-bank ecosystem.
• Good+ Foundation: National nonprofit that partners with anti-poverty programs to provide diapers and other essential products to families in need. Closely comparable mission and product focus (diapers distributed through community partners to low-income families), with a broader geographic footprint.
• Alliance for Period Supplies: National network that supports the development and growth of period-supply banks—the direct analogue of diaper banks for menstrual products. Highly comparable to the St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies sub-brand operated by the subject company since 2019/2020.

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and essentials to children in poverty across the U.S. Operates the same fundamental model—procuring and distributing free diapers through partner agencies—but at materially larger scale and geographic reach than the St. Louis region-focused subject company.
• Feeding America: Largest U.S. hunger-relief nonprofit operating a network of 200+ food banks using the same donor-funded, warehouse-based, partner-distribution model. Conceptually analogous to diaper banks addressing food insecurity, but at vastly larger scale and a different essential-goods category.

Regional players

• Greater Boston Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving the Greater Boston area via a partner-agency distribution model, directly comparable in scope, mission, and operational design to the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank but operating in a different metro market.
• Austin Diaper Bank: Central Texas regional diaper bank distributing free diapers through partner organizations to families in need—structurally analogous to St. Louis Area Diaper Bank but serving a different geographic region.
• DC Diaper Bank: Washington DC-area diaper bank using a partner-network distribution model to serve low-income families. Direct functional analogue to the subject company in a different metro market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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