The Diaper Bank Of Connecticut Inc

What The Diaper Bank Of Connecticut Inc does

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2004 and headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut. The organization distributes free infant and toddler diapers, period supplies, youth incontinence products, and adult incontinence products to low-income individuals and families across Connecticut. Its core operating asset is the Diaper Distribution Network (DDN), a channel of more than 200 community partner agencies — including food pantries, soup kitchens, daycare centers, social service agencies, shelters, and family resource centers — that provide last-mile distribution to families living below 200% of the federal poverty level. The organization operates with a small staff of four full-time employees supplemented by a volunteer program and is led by Executive Director Janet Stolfi Alfano. Sub-brands include Beam (period supplies and Menstrual Equity Project), Rise (adult incontinence), Shine (youth incontinence), Diaper Connections (hospital-based newborn screening partnership with the Connecticut Hospital Association), and Diaper Duty (monthly giving program).

The organization's revenue model is philanthropic rather than commercial, funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, in-kind product contributions, and government funding. Notable revenue/grant signals include a $1.95 million two-year grant from the Connecticut Department of Public Health for the Menstrual Equity Project (2024), $300,000 of in-kind product support from Because Market for the Rise program, and $110,000 of infant formula from the Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation. Distribution scale reaches approximately 300,000 diapers per month serving 6,400 families, with cumulative distribution exceeding 52 million diapers since inception. Quality-assurance signals include a 4-Star Charity Navigator rating, GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, and designation by the National Diaper Bank Network as a model affiliate.

The organization has successfully advocated for Connecticut's Menstrual Equity Law and for the first state budget line item for diapers, positioning itself as a policy-implementation partner for the state. Its technology stack is minimal and operational rather than product-centric; no proprietary software, app, API, or AI/ML component is described in available materials. Strategic differentiators are the density of its distribution network, statutory alignment with state public-health mandates, and integration with Connecticut's acute-care hospital system through Diaper Connections.

Name

The Diaper Bank Of Connecticut Inc

Legal name

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut Inc

Website

https://thediaperbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2004 that distributes free infant diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products to low-income families across Connecticut through a network of 200+ community partner agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Basic Needs Distribution

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

akta.pro primary industry

Diapering & Wipes (Diaper Creams, Wipes) (CRABAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Diaper Service & Incontinence Textile Laundry (Institutional) (HSAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Diaper distribution services
• Basic needs nonprofit
• Period supply assistance
• Incontinence product distribution
• Community product donation

Headquarters

HQ city

North Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The Diaper Bank collects cash donations from individuals who participate in monthly giving programs (Diaper Duty), one-time donations, and virtual/in-person diaper drives where donors contribute funds for bulk purchase of products.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors contribute through corporate gifts, percentage of sale programs, round-up programs, matching gifts, support for pipeline and operations, gifts in kind, and employee engagement programs including workplace giving and volunteer events.
3. Government Grants: The Diaper Bank receives government funding including a $1.95 million two-year grant from the Connecticut Department of Public Health for the Menstrual Equity Project, and has advocated for Medicaid coverage for diapers.
4. In-Kind Product Donations: The organization receives in-kind product donations from partners like Because Market (valued at $300,000) and the Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation ($110,000 worth of infant formula), as well as corporate sponsors who provide product donations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects donated funds and in-kind diaper, period supply, and incontinence product contributions, then distributes these basic-needs items for free to low-income Connecticut families through a Diaper Distribution Network of 200+ community partner agencies. It operates programs covering infant/toddler diapers, youth and adult incontinence, and period supplies, with annual distribution averaging 300,000 diapers per month to 6,400 families.

Product overview

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut is a nonprofit organization that operates primarily as a physical product distribution network rather than a technology platform. The core offering is the Diaper Distribution Network (DDN), which distributes free diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products through over 200 community partner agencies. The organization runs three main programs: Beam (period supplies and Menstrual Equity Project for schools), Rise (adult incontinence products), and Shine (youth incontinence products for ages 4-20). Additional programs include Diaper Connections (hospital-based screening partnership) and Diaper Duty (monthly giving program). The organization also facilitates product donations of diapers, period supplies, incontinence products, and wipes for distribution to low-income families across Connecticut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beam: A program of The Diaper Bank of CT that serves as the Connecticut Chapter of the Alliance for Period Supplies, helping ensure individuals can access essential period products. It raises awareness, distributes products through community partners, and advocates for legislative changes to make period supplies more accessible.
• Rise
• Shine
• Diaper Connections

Products and services

• Diaper Distribution Network (DDN) A statewide distribution network of more than 200 community partner agencies (food pantries, soup kitchens, daycare centers, social service agencies, shelters, family resource centers) that distributes diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products for free to low-income Connecticut families.
• Beam Program (Period Supplies)

Quantifiable outcome

• Personal income increases 11 times for every dollar invested in diaper assistance ($10,000 assistance = $114,000 increase in personal income)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• Connecticut Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024$1.95 million two-year grant funding the Menstrual Equity Project, which supplies free period products to eligible public schools to implement Connecticut's Menstrual Equity Law.
• Kelsey-Naylor Family FoundationsignificantGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 October 2022Partnership to secure a donation of $110,000 worth of Bellamy Organics infant formula, sourced from Australia and approved by the FDA, to help families struggling with formula access during the shortage crisis.
• Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide partnership called Diaper Connections between Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) and Diaper Bank of Connecticut (DBCT) to address diaper insecurity. The program screens families for diaper need at birth and connects them to resources through all Connecticut acute care hospitals.
• Because MarketsignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous in-kind support valued at $300,000 for the Rise program, which focuses on expanding adult incontinence product distribution. The partnership aims to create and manage strategic partnerships and pipelines for distributing incontinence products to those who need them.
• National Diaper Bank NetworksignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing access to resources, best practices, and advocacy support for diaper banks across the United States.
• Alliance for Period SuppliessignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeam program serves as the Connecticut Chapter of the Alliance for Period Supplies, helping ensure individuals can access essential period products. The alliance supports nationwide development and expansion of community-based period supply initiatives.
• Hurley GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting The Diaper Bank through various engagement programs.
• JSL PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed among partners supporting The Diaper Bank.
• AetnaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed among partners supporting The Diaper Bank.
• Middlesex HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed among partners supporting The Diaper Bank.
• Ion BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed among partners supporting The Diaper Bank.
• New Haven BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed among partners supporting The Diaper Bank.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Austin Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving Central Texas with the same core distribution model; comparable in mission, partner network structure, and reliance on community agencies.
• Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank: Cincinnati-based diaper bank distributing diapers through partner agencies; close functional peer with identical model of diaper distribution via social service network.
• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and other essentials to children in poverty across the U.S. — directly comparable to the Diaper Bank's core mission of providing basic needs to low-income families.
• Greater New York Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving New York metro area with a similar model of distributing diapers through community partner agencies to low-income families.
• Help a Mother Out: California-based nonprofit distributing free diapers to families in need through partner agencies; directly comparable in mission and operational model.
• Happy Bottoms: Greater Kansas City diaper bank providing free diapers to low-income families through partner agencies; structurally identical to the Diaper Bank of Connecticut.
• Diaper Bank of Southern California: Large diaper bank distributing free diapers across Southern California, comparable in core activity (diaper distribution) and partner network model, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• National Diaper Bank Network: National umbrella network of more than 200 diaper banks across the U.S. The Diaper Bank of Connecticut is a member affiliate and Janet Stolfi Alfano served as its first board chair, making it directly comparable in mission and model.
• Alliance for Period Supplies: National alliance dedicated to addressing period poverty; the Diaper Bank's Beam program is the Connecticut chapter of this organization, making it directly comparable in mission and program structure.

Emerging players

• Diaper Foundation: Less established diaper bank focused on direct distribution; comparable in product focus (diapers) but with a narrower reach and smaller distribution network than the Diaper Bank of Connecticut.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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