Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank

What Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank does

Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that distributes essential hygiene products — specifically diapers, period products, and adult incontinence supplies — to low-income individuals and families at no cost. Founded in 2014, the organization serves a three-county region covering Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties, and operates exclusively through a partner-agency distribution model rather than direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Its core programs include Diaper Distribution, Period Product Distribution, a Period Advocacy Project, Incontinence Distribution, Community Distributions, a Volunteer Program, and a Diaper Drive Program. Co-founder and Executive Director Cathy Battle leads a small team of 1-10 staff.

The organization is funded through a mix of individual donations, corporate contributions, foundation grants, and in-kind product donations (including via Amazon Wishlist). Donation processing is handled through the GiveLively platform, and the organization maintains active social media presence across Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube to support donor engagement and volunteer recruitment. WPADB holds membership in three national sector organizations — the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN), the Alliance for Period Supplies, and Baby2Baby — which provide credibility, supply-chain access, and policy alignment.

There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or disclosed AI/ML capability. Revenue, budget, and audited financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The most recent documented milestone is the 2024 "Decade of Service" 10th anniversary celebration, which raised over $30,000 and featured Mayor Ed Gainey and Sabrina Saunders Mosby. Operating structure is founder/board-led, with no parent company, institutional investors, mergers, acquisitions, or leadership changes disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank

Legal name

Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank

Website

https://wpadiaperbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank is a Pittsburgh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes diapers, period products, and adult incontinence supplies at no cost to low-income families in Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties via a partner-agency network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a nonprofit organization, Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank operates primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization conducts fundraising events and accepts direct financial contributions to support its operations and product distribution.
2. In-Kind Product Donations: The organization receives donated diapers, period products, and incontinence supplies from individuals and corporate partners which are then distributed to families in need through partner agencies.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects donated and purchased diapers, period products, and adult incontinence supplies and distributes them at no cost to low-income families in need. Distribution is carried out through a network of registered partner social service agencies and direct community distribution events across Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties in Western Pennsylvania.

Product overview

The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank operates as a nonprofit hygiene product distributor offering five core programs: Diaper Distribution, Period Product Distribution, Period Advocacy Project, Incontinence Distribution, and Community Distributions. These programs work together through a network of partner agencies across Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties to address diaper need, period poverty, and incontinence needs. The organization supplements its distribution work with volunteer programs, diaper drives, and Amazon Wishlist donation options to engage community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diaper Distribution Free distribution of diapers to families in need through a network of registered partner agencies across Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties.
• Period Product Distribution Free distribution of menstrual hygiene products to individuals experiencing period poverty, delivered through partner social service agencies in Western Pennsylvania.
• Period Advocacy Project Advocacy initiative focused on ending period poverty through policy change, education, and community awareness, complementing the period product distribution program.
• Incontinence Distribution Free distribution of adult incontinence supplies to individuals in need, extending the organization's basic-needs mission to seniors and adults requiring these products.
• Community Distributions Community-based distribution events that connect families directly with essential hygiene products outside the traditional partner-agency setting, expanding access across Western Pennsylvania.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN)coreOthersProud member of the National Diaper Bank Network, a national organization dedicated to helping families in need access diapers and supporting diaper banks across the United States.
• Alliance for Period SuppliescoreOthersProud member of the Alliance for Period Supplies, an organization working to address period poverty and support access to menstrual products across the country.
• Baby2BabycoreOthersProud member of Baby2Baby, a national nonprofit organization that provides essential baby and hygiene products to children living in poverty.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Philadelphia Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving families in Philadelphia; near-neighbor Pennsylvania peer with a comparable single-state diaper distribution mission and similar partner-agency distribution structure.
• Cradles to Crayons: Nonprofit providing essential children's items including diapers and hygiene products to children living in poverty. Operates a donation-and-distribution model with partner agencies analogous to WPADB's network.
• DC Diaper Bank (Helping Hands Baby Pantry): Washington D.C.-area diaper bank distributing diapers to local families via partner agencies. Comparable scope, donation-driven model, and volunteer-based operations.
• San Diego Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank distributing diapers and period products to families in San Diego County. Comparable multi-product hygiene mission and agency-network distribution approach.
• Austin Diaper Bank: Regional Texas diaper bank serving Central Texas families through partner agencies. Directly comparable single-region diaper-distribution nonprofit with similar funding mix.
• Greater Boston Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank distributing diapers through a partner-agency network. Closely analogous operating model, scope, and constituent population to WPADB.
• Good+ Foundation: National nonprofit that distributes diapers and essential baby goods to families in need through a partner-agency network. Closely aligned model: in-kind donation aggregation, agency distribution, and family-focused mission.

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit providing diapers, clothing, and hygiene products to children in poverty. Operates at significantly larger scale with a similar core mission of distributing essential baby/hygiene supplies, and is a documented WPADB partner/member.
• Alliance for Period Supplies: National organization addressing period poverty; WPADB is a member. Directly comparable on the period-products vertical and provides similar resources, advocacy, and supply distribution frameworks.
• National Diaper Bank Network: National umbrella organization of which WPADB is a member; supports diaper banks nationwide with advocacy, grants, and shared resources. Directly comparable as the coordinating body for the same mission space WPADB operates in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wpa_diaperbank
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_dbncx3-IFoztaqXhc6hKQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/WesternPADiaperBank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/western-pa-diaper-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/westernpadiaperbank
• TikToktiktok.com/@westernpadiaperbank

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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