The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland

What The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland does

The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland (DBGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Ohio on May 31, 2019, and headquartered within the Greater Cleveland Food Bank building at 15500 S. Waterloo Road, Cleveland. The organization operates as the only diaper bank in Cuyahoga County, distributing free diapers and period products to low-income families experiencing diaper need or period poverty. DBGC's core program is the Diaper Assistance Program, which channels donated and bulk-purchased diapers through 10 partner social service agencies (including the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Neighborhood Leadership Institute, Birthright Lake Inc., and NAVVAN) to families who register through those intermediaries. In 2024 the organization distributed 236,125 diapers to over 3,000 families across Cuyahoga County.

DBGC's product surface extends beyond diapers to include the Our Flow Period Bank (launched 2024, distributing 93,000 feminine hygiene products to 310 menstruators) and a Navigation and Support Program for expectant mothers focused on infant and maternal health. Supporting offerings include a downloadable Diaper Drive Toolkit for community fundraisers and the annual Dancing for Diapers gala. The organization is not a technology company and does not sell products; all goods are distributed free of charge. There is no AI/ML component, no app, and no proprietary software platform—operations are volunteer-driven (400+ hours per month) and supported by a Neon CRM-based donation form.

DBGC's revenue model is entirely philanthropic, drawing on individual donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, physical diaper drives, and event proceeds. Procurement leverage comes from membership in the National Diaper Bank Network, which enables bulk purchasing at prices significantly below retail. Major institutional supporters include the Cleveland Foundation, George Gund Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, First Year Cleveland, Cleveland Clinic, KeyBank, Walmart, Huntington Bank, Metro Health, and Case Western Reserve University. The organization holds GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and is led by Founder and Executive Director Nakeisha Wells with a volunteer Board of Directors.

Name

The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland

Legal name

The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland

Website

https://diaperbankgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes free diapers and feminine hygiene products through partner social service agencies to low-income families in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and operates the Our Flow period bank program for menstruators in need.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diaper Bank Nonprofit Services

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRABAJAC

Diapering & Wipes (Diaper Creams, Wipes)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Baby & Child Personal Care

Keywords

• Diaper distribution
• Period supply assistance
• Basic needs banking
• Community hygiene support
• Nonprofit diaper bank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: Individual donors contribute funds which are used to purchase diapers in bulk through National Diaper Bank Network at significantly reduced prices. Financial donations are the primary revenue stream allowing bulk purchasing power.
2. Diaper Donations: Local businesses, churches, families, individuals, and community groups donate physical diapers which are sorted, counted, and distributed through partner agencies.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual Dancing for Diapers gala event generates sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. Corporate sponsorships available at various levels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland distributes free diapers to families experiencing diaper need in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, through partner social service agencies. The organization also distributes free feminine hygiene products and menstrual health education through its Our Flow program and provides navigational support and free diapers to expectant mothers. Diapers are purchased in bulk at significantly reduced prices through the organization's membership in the National Diaper Bank Network.

Product overview

The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a basic needs bank focused on ending diaper need in Greater Cleveland. The organization offers three core programs: Diaper Assistance (distributing free diapers through partner social service agencies), Navigation and Support (providing expectant mothers with resources and free diapers), and Our Flow Period Bank (distributing feminine hygiene products and menstrual education). Supporting offerings include a Diaper Drive Toolkit for community fundraisers and the annual Dancing for Diapers Gala for fundraising. The organization does not sell products but rather distributes donated diapers and purchases bulk diapers through the National Diaper Bank Network to serve families in Cuyahoga County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Our Flow: A period bank program providing free feminine hygiene products and menstrual health education to vulnerable families in need, launched in 2024.

Products and services

• Diaper Assistance Program Provides free diapers and education to vulnerable families experiencing hardships in Cuyahoga County through partnerships with local social service organizations. Families register with partner agencies and receive monthly free diaper distributions for registered children.
• Navigation and Support Program Offers navigational support, education, and free diapers to expectant mothers in need, connecting them to community resources that help reduce infant and maternal mortality risk factors.
• Our Flow Period Bank Provides free feminine hygiene products and menstrual health education to vulnerable families while raising awareness of period poverty affecting 1 in 4 menstruating individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 236,125 diapers distributed to families in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019DBGC is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, which provides access to purchase diapers in bulk at significantly reduced prices compared to retail. This membership enables the organization to maximize donation impact.
• Cleveland FoundationmajorOthersMajor foundation supporter shown on website with logo placement among key supporters.
• First Year ClevelandmajorOthersCommunity program partner shown on website with logo placement among key supporters. Focused on infant and maternal health outcomes.
• The George Gund FoundationmajorOthersMajor foundation supporter shown on website with logo placement among key supporters.
• Metro HealthsupportingOthersHealthcare system partner shown on supporter logos.
• Huntington BanksupportingOthersBanking partner shown on supporter logos.
• Cleveland ClinicsupportingOthersListed among corporate sponsors and supporters on corporate sponsorship page.
• WalmartsupportingOthersCorporate sponsor listed on corporate sponsorship page.
• KeyBanksupportingOthersCorporate sponsor with board member Debra Redden serving as KeyBank representative. Listed on supporter page.
• Greater Cleveland Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization providing space for DBGC operations. Community Resource Center location for diaper distribution. Primary partner agency for diaper distribution.
• Neighborhood Leadership InstitutecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency for diaper distribution. Board member Nailah Muhammad serves as representative.
• Sisters of Charity Foundation of ClevelandmajorOthersFoundation supporter listed on corporate sponsorship page.
• The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel FoundationmajorOthersFoundation supporter listed on corporate sponsorship page.
• Case Western Reserve UniversitysupportingOthersUniversity partner listed on supporter page.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Diaper Bank Network: The umbrella organization of which DBGC is a member. NDBN coordinates diaper banks nationwide, provides bulk purchasing power, and standardizes distribution models — making it the most directly comparable entity for operational and funding structure analysis.
• Greater Cleveland Food Bank: DBGC's host organization and primary distribution partner. Operates the same basic-needs-bank model (sourcing in bulk, distributing free to partner agencies, volunteer-driven) but for food rather than diapers; a useful peer for operational scaling benchmarks.
• Austin Diaper Bank: An established regional diaper bank in Austin, TX. Directly comparable in mission (ending diaper need), distribution model (partner agencies), and NDBN membership; one of the most mature diaper banks for operational benchmarking.
• Helping Mamas: Georgia-based nonprofit distributing diapers and period products to families in need. Closely comparable in product mix (diapers + period supplies), NDBN membership, and partner-agency distribution model.
• Happy Bottoms: Kansas City-based diaper bank serving families experiencing diaper need. Direct peer in mission, NDBN affiliation, and partner-agency distribution — useful for regional diaper bank performance benchmarking.
• Diaper Bank of Connecticut: Connecticut's statewide diaper bank, NDBN member. Direct peer comparable in model, mission, and reliance on donations and volunteer labor for diaper distribution to families in need.

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and basic necessities to children in poverty. Larger scale and broader product scope than DBGC, but directly comparable mission, distribution model, and donor base.

Emerging players

• I Support the Girls: National nonprofit collecting and distributing bras, period products, and basic hygiene items. Most directly comparable analog to DBGC's Our Flow period-supply program.
• No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc. Period poverty-focused nonprofit distributing menstrual products and providing menstrual health education. Directly comparable to DBGC's Our Flow program in mission, population served, and product mix.

Regional players

• Cleveland Food Bank (alternate: Hunger Network of Cleveland): Cleveland-area nonprofit addressing food insecurity through direct distribution and partner agencies. Operates the same partner-agency distribution model in the same geography, useful for assessing local giving-share competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gcdiaperbank
• Instagraminstagram.com/gcdiaperbank
• Xx.com/gcdiaperbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thediaperbankofgreatercleveland

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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