Columbus Diaper Bank

What Columbus Diaper Bank does

Columbus Diaper Bank is a volunteer-led, community-based nonprofit operating out of a warehouse and distribution facility at 1459 Delashmut Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Its mission is to provide diapers to families in Central Ohio who cannot afford an adequate supply, addressing what the organization describes as "diaper need" — a barrier that restricts access to childcare, limits parents' ability to work, and affects child health and family dignity. The organization does not distribute diapers directly to individuals; instead, it functions as a wholesale-style provider to a network of 18+ established social service agency partners (including Buckeye Ranch, Heart of Ohio Family Health, Maryhaven, CelebrateOne, Riverview International Center, Homeless Families Foundation, and others) that distribute inventory to their own client families.

The organization offers three core services: a financial donation program (with bulk purchasing of diapers at lower cost to maximize output per dollar), an in-kind physical diaper donation program with drop-off points at Mike's Late Night Slice Pizza locations, Pack Rat Comics in Hilliard, Better Together Playnasium in Pataskala, and the warehouse by appointment, and diaper distribution through the partner agency network. There is no software platform, proprietary technology, or digital product; the entire operating model is human- and logistics-driven and supported by email newsletter and organic social media for community engagement.

Revenue consists entirely of contributions and in-kind gifts: individual financial donations, community diaper drives, Kroger Community Rewards rebates routed through donor-linked Plus Cards, and Benevity-mediated employer matching gifts. The organization is guided by a 100% volunteer board, is a Proud Member of the National Diaper Bank Network, and explicitly states it cannot distribute diapers directly to individuals, instead routing all inventory through vetted community-based partner agencies.

Name

Columbus Diaper Bank

Legal name

Columbus Diaper Bank

Website

https://columbusdiaperbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Columbus Diaper Bank is a volunteer-led nonprofit that acquires diapers through donations and distributes them, via a network of 18+ Central Ohio social service agency partners, to families experiencing diaper need.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Diaper Distribution Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Diapering & Wipes (Diaper Creams, Wipes) (CRABAJAC), Newborn/Infant Mother’s Helper Support (HSAAAGAB)

Keywords

• Diaper bank services
• Basic needs assistance
• Community nonprofit distribution
• Family support services
• Diaper donation program

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: Individuals and organizations make monetary donations which the organization uses to purchase diapers in bulk at lower cost, maximizing the number of diapers distributed per dollar.
2. Diaper Donations (In-Kind): Community members donate physical diapers, which are dropped off at designated locations (Mike's Late Night Slice Pizza locations, Pack Rat Comics, Better Together Playnasium) or at the warehouse by appointment.
3. Kroger Community Rewards: Donors link their Kroger Plus Card to Columbus Diaper Bank; Kroger donates a small percentage of the donor's total spending to the organization at no cost to the donor.
4. Employer Matching (Benevity): Employees of companies using the Benevity platform can direct donations to Columbus Diaper Bank and receive employer match.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Columbus Diaper Bank acquires diapers through financial donations, in-kind diaper donations, and community fundraising, then distributes them in bulk to a network of community-based social service agencies across Central Ohio. The agency partners — including family health centers, homeless services, early learning programs, and faith-based organizations — then distribute diapers to low-income families in need. The organization is guided by a 100% volunteer board and does not distribute directly to individuals.

Product overview

The Columbus Diaper Bank operates as a nonprofit diaper bank offering three interconnected services: a financial donation program that enables bulk diaper purchases, a physical diaper donation drop-off network with multiple Columbus-area locations, and a diaper distribution service that partners with community-based social service agencies to reach families in need. The organization is guided by a 100% volunteer board and serves Central Ohio families.

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Products and services

• Diaper Distribution Services Bulk distribution of diapers to community-based social service agencies across Central Ohio (nonprofits, health centers, churches, early learning programs, family service organizations), which in turn provide diapers to low-income families with infants and toddlers. Columbus Diaper Bank does not distribute directly to individual families.
• Financial Donation Program Accepts monetary donations from individuals and organizations, which are used to purchase diapers in bulk at lower cost, maximizing the number of diapers distributed per dollar. Includes workplace giving via Benevity and ongoing giving via the Kroger Community Rewards program.
• Physical Diaper Donation Drop-off Accepts in-kind donations of physical diapers at multiple Columbus-area drop-off locations — Mike's Late Night Slice Pizza locations, Pack Rat Comics in Hilliard, Better Together Playnasium in Pataskala — and at the Columbus Diaper Bank warehouse (1459 Delashmut Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) by appointment.

Named customers18 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreOthersColumbus Diaper Bank is a Proud Member of the National Diaper Bank Network, an affiliation that provides access to best practices, shared resources, and national recognition within the diaper bank sector.
• Kroger (Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDonors link their Kroger Plus Card to Columbus Diaper Bank; Kroger donates a small percentage of the donor's total spending to the organization at no cost to the donor, generating ongoing affiliate revenue.
• BenevityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerColumbus Diaper Bank is listed on the Benevity Causes platform, enabling employees at Benevity-participating companies to donate and receive employer matching gifts.
• Mike's Late Night Slice PizzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignated drop-off locations for community members to donate physical diapers. Multiple locations across Columbus serve as accessible donation collection points.
• Pack Rat Comics (Hilliard)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrop-off location for community diaper donations in Hilliard, Ohio.
• Better Together Playnasium (Pataskala)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrop-off location for community diaper donations in Pataskala, Ohio.
• Buckeye RanchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Heart of Ohio Family HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Riverview International CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• CRIS OhiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Little Bottoms Free StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• FOCUScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Homeless Families FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• PDHCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Advocating OpportunitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• MaryhavencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• CelebrateOnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Thrive to 5coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Columbus Early LearningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Mommies MattercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• MotherfulcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• Primary One HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• NYAP (National Youth Advocate Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.
• AUS OhiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving diaper inventory from Columbus Diaper Bank for distribution to families and children in need.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and other essential items to children in poverty through a partner-agency network. Same end-mission (diaper/essential goods to low-income families) and same partner distribution model, but at materially larger scale and broader scope.
• National Diaper Bank Network: Industry association and national umbrella for diaper banks across the U.S. Columbus Diaper Bank is a member; the organization operates in the same diaper-distribution mission space and shares affiliate, advocacy, and best-practice infrastructure with members like Columbus.

Direct peers

• Austin Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving the Austin, Texas area with a comparable nonprofit model — bulk diaper purchase, partner-agency distribution, and donation-driven revenue. Closest direct operational analog to Columbus Diaper Bank outside Ohio.
• Houston Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank operating in the Houston metro with the same mission, partner-agency distribution model, and donation-based funding mix as Columbus Diaper Bank.
• Greater Chicago Diaper Bank: Chicago-area diaper bank distributing through partner social-service agencies using bulk-purchased diapers funded by donations. Structurally and operationally equivalent to Columbus Diaper Bank.
• Good+ Foundation: National nonprofit providing diapers and baby gear essentials to families in need through partner agencies. Closely aligned mission and distribution model; differs by also distributing gear beyond diapers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Columbus-Diaper-Bank-1434931370061153
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/columbus-diaper-bank

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