Village Diaper Bank

What Village Diaper Bank does

Village Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 83-1027174) headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, that distributes free diapers to low-income families with infants and young children. Founded in 2017–2018 by Megan Sollenberger following Hurricane Harvey, the organization operates as a community-led diaper bank that purchases diapers in bulk using donated funds at a stated 3:1 leverage ($1 in donations purchases $3 worth of diapers) and distributes them exclusively through a network of 24+ partner social service agencies, food pantries, schools, healthcare providers, and government bodies across Dane and Green Counties in Wisconsin. Families cannot receive diapers directly; they must register with a partner agency.

The organization has no proprietary technology, software products, or AI components. Its core operating infrastructure consists of a single warehouse/distribution facility at 3302 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718, staffed by 1–10 employees plus 80+ volunteer hours per month for sorting, inventory, and packing. Revenue is generated entirely through individual donations, corporate giving programs, the annual "Bottoms Up Gala" fundraiser, and an ongoing media partnership with WMTV15 News (NBC affiliate) that has raised 6 million diapers since 2021 through an annual diaper drive.

In 2025, the organization reported distributing 1,407,755 diapers to 18,500+ children and saving families $563,296 in diaper costs; lifetime impact since founding is 4,695,403 diapers distributed to 57,000+ children with $1,737,300 in family savings. The organization is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network and uses Neon CRM for donation processing. Leadership consists of Founder Megan Sollenberger (also a former Epic employee who left to lead the nonprofit full-time in 2021), Executive Director Erin Woodard, Operations Manager Deb Schwartz, and a 9-member board.

Name

Village Diaper Bank

Legal name

The Village Diaper Bank

Website

https://villagediaperbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Village Diaper Bank is a Madison, Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that purchases diapers in bulk with donated funds and distributes them free of charge to low-income families through 24+ partner social service agencies across Dane and Green Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services - Nonprofit Diaper Bank

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food Services (62421)

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 bank services
• Nonprofit social services
• Diaper distribution
• Community aid
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Village Diaper Bank generates revenue through individual donations, corporate giving programs, and fundraising events. They accept monetary donations which are used to purchase diapers in bulk at a 3:1 ratio ($1 purchases $3 worth of diapers).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Village Diaper Bank is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that distributes free diapers to disadvantaged families through a network of 24+ partner social service agencies in Dane and Green Counties, Wisconsin. The organization purchases diapers in bulk using donations and redistributes them to registered children, providing approximately 100 diapers or 50 training pants per child per month. Its mission is to address diaper need as a basic hygiene gap not covered by federal nutrition assistance programs.

Product overview

The Village Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization that does not offer technology products or services. It operates as a charitable diaper bank focused on distributing free diapers to disadvantaged families through partnerships with local social service agencies. The organization's primary offering is its diaper distribution service, facilitated through a network of partner agencies, rather than a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Diaper Distribution Program Free diapers and training pants provided to registered children of families experiencing diaper need in Dane and Green Counties, Wisconsin. Each registered child receives approximately 100 diapers or 50 training pants per month. The distribution is funded by donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships, and is delivered through a network of 24+ partner social service agencies.
• Partner Agency Distribution Program Structured program through which social service agencies, food pantries, and community organizations in Dane and Green Counties receive diapers from Village Diaper Bank in bulk and redistribute them to eligible families in their client base. The program extends the diaper bank's reach through trusted community touchpoints.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,407,755 diapers distributed in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Madison Food PantriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 February 2026Village Diaper Bank expanded partnerships with two Madison area food pantries, enabling them to provide significantly more diapers and wipes to families in need.
• Atwood PantrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency that distributes diapers received from Village Diaper Bank to families in need in their community.
• Culturally RootedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency that distributes diapers received from Village Diaper Bank to families in need.
• Public Health Madison Dane CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment public health agency that distributes diapers to families through health programs.
• Salvation Army of Dane CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor social services organization distributing diapers to families, including homeless and recently homeless families.
• The Road HomecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency distributing diapers to families in need in the Madison area.
• Badger Prairie Needs NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organization distributing diapers to families in the Badger Prairie area.
• Goodman Community CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity center distributing diapers to families participating in their programs.
• LEC MadisoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization distributing diapers to families in the Madison community.
• Reach DanecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency distributing diapers and related supplies to families in Dane County.
• Social Justice CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial justice organization distributing diapers to families in need.
• ConnectRxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare partnership distributing diapers to patients and families.
• Madison Metropolitan School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool district that distributes diapers to families with children in their schools.
• Reach Out LodicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organization distributing diapers to families in the Lodi area.
• START StoughtoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization distributing diapers to families in the Stoughton area.
• TAA MadisoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency distributing diapers to families in Madison.
• Dane County Human ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty government agency distributing diapers through children, youth, and family programs.
• Mary's RoomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial services organization distributing diapers to families in need.
• RISE WisconsincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization distributing diapers to families in Wisconsin.
• Sun Prairie Emergency Food PantrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood pantry that has expanded to include diaper distribution through the Village Diaper Bank partnership.
• WNCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency distributing diapers to families in need.
• East Madison Community CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity center distributing diapers to families in the East Madison area.
• Essential SpantrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEssential services pantry distributing diapers to families.
• RMHC MadisoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRonald McDonald House Charities chapter distributing diapers to families with sick children.
• River Food PantrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood pantry that expanded partnership with Village Diaper Bank to include diaper distribution.
• WayForwardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency distributing diapers to families in need.
• WMTV15 NewsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership since 2021 for annual diaper drives. The partnership has raised 6 million diapers. The annual WMTV Diaper Drive runs February 25 - March 4, 2026.
• National Diaper Bank NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage Diaper Bank is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, a national organization supporting diaper banks across the United States.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and essential items to children in poverty across the US; broader scope than Village but operates on a similar donations-to-distribution model.
• National Diaper Bank Network: The umbrella association of which Village Diaper Bank is a member; supports diaper banks nationally with advocacy, training, and product sourcing, providing the strategic and policy context in which Village operates.
• Cradles to Crayons: Nonprofit providing children from birth through age 12 with essential items including diapers, clothing, and school supplies through a partner-agency distribution model.

Direct peers

• Houston Diaper Bank: Diaper bank that inspired Village Diaper Bank's founder after Hurricane Harvey; operates a similar community-driven model distributing free diapers through partner agencies to families in need.
• Austin Diaper Bank: Texas-based diaper bank with a comparable partner-agency distribution model, focused on eradicating diaper need in the Austin area through donations and bulk purchasing.
• Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank: Cincinnati-area diaper bank providing free diapers to low-income families through a partner agency network, closely mirroring Village Diaper Bank's operational approach.
• Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona: Southern Arizona diaper bank that partners with social service agencies to distribute free diapers to families in need, analogous to Village's Madison-area operations.
• Happy Bottoms: Kansas City diaper bank with a similar community-led model that distributes diapers through partner agencies to families struggling with diaper need.
• Los Angeles Area Diaper Bank: California diaper bank distributing free diapers through partner organizations to families across the LA region, with a comparable donation-driven model.

Emerging players

• Nestlings Diaper Bank: Smaller-scale diaper bank distributing free diapers to families in need through partner agencies, structurally similar to Village Diaper Bank but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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