Baby, Pregnancy, Young Children, and Incontinence

For November we are completely out of:


For November we are currently running low on:


We expect based on previous months to also run low on:
Size 3 diapers
Size 5 diapers
Size 7 diapers
Size 3t/4t pullups
Size 4t/5t pullups

Google calendar of diaper submission due dates so you can add them to your own

Information on Diaper Delivery Program

We are a partner agency with the diaper train and people can get free diapers and wipes from them in sizes ranging from newborn - 7, pull-ups from sizes 2t/3t to youth L/XL (can scroll down for chart of all offered sizes), and adult diapers and briefs from sizes extra small through extra large . These are disposable diapers - if you want reusable diapers (for babies) check out the resources below in the "Other Support" section. 

Who can receive diapers?
Wake County residents

Who can receive delivery?
Wake County residents within 20 miles of downtown Raleigh.
Everyone else must be able to pick up at Moore Square on Saturdays between 3:30 and 4:30 PM

What
Free disposable diapers and pullups (children), incontinence briefs and diapers (adults)
Diaper sizes: Newborn - 7
Children's pullups sizes: 2t/3t - Youth L/XL
Adult sizes: Adult XS - Adult XL

When
Every month
Submissions are due by the 1st of the month to receive diapers that month. Late submissions are counted towards the next month.

Process: 

1. If you are a new diaper recipient, please read the FAQs at the bottom of the page before doing anything else. 

2. Fill out the delivery form above or, if you are unable to, contact us at clothesnotbombsraleigh@gmail.com or ‪(919) 307-6606‬ and we will fill it out for you

3. Watch your email and texts to make sure we don't contact you about your order - sometimes people fill out the form incorrectly and if you don't respond you might get the wrong sizes.

4. Once we've delivered your diapers you will be asked to fill out a survey for the Diaper Train which you can do online, via paper copy, or call us over the phone to fill it out for you. 

   1.  Frequently asked Survey Questions: 

      1. How do I answer the second question, "Location I received diapers?"
         Community Partner Agency. Food Not Bombs is a community partner agency and that's what they're asking. 

FAQs for Diaper Delivery and in General 

• How many diapers do I get for each size?
  See table below (3rd row) 

• What sizes do you offer? Do you offer adult sizes?
  See table below (1st row)

• What sizes of diapers / pull-ups should I get?
  See table below (we got the answers online so use your best judgement) (2nd row)
  We volunteers do not know anything other than this so if you're asking for someone else, please ask them for the child's weight/size since we can't give reliable diaper size information.

I signed up late or forgot to sign up, will I get diapers this month?
If you signed up after the due date, unfortunately you won't receive diapers until next month. You can verify this by contacting us though just to make sure

I've heard that diaper train gives out diapers every 4 weeks which is more frequently than once a month. Can I switch over?
Of course! Just let us know and we'll get you transferred over. 

When do I get my diapers?
Deliveries tend to be around the middle of the month to later half of the month

Can I change my address, information, or diaper sizes after submission? 

• • Sizes: Need to have info before the 1st of the month since we can't change it once we submit to Diaper Train

  • Any other info (address, names, etc): You can change that up until delivery so contact us as soon as you know and we'll let you know if it's too late

My child is in between sizes. What do I do?
Diaper Train can only supply one size so you'll need to choose one. Most people size up

Is this free?
Yep! Everything is free

Will the diapers be in their original packaging?
Diapers are generally purchased in bulk and sorted into plastic bags by volunteers using disposable gloves to be as sanitary as possible. Certain packs will be in their original packaging (some of the youth s/m and youth l/xl diapers, for instance) but the others are generally not.

Do I need to prove anything? Need documentation?
No, we don't means test or require documentation of any kind for any Food Not Bombs services and as long as you go through our delivery program we don't need to for Diaper Train either. 

I don't have an address for delivery
That's okay - as long as you're in Wake County you can pick them up at our Moore Square weekly distributions from 3-5 PM on Saturdays. Just wait for us to contact you to let you know they're available. If you're staying at multiple locations (hotels/households/etc) you can also say that on the form and we'll contact you when your delivery is ready to get a current address if you prefer delivery. 

Can I request diapers for children from another household? (Family/friends/etc)
Of course, just make sure you list the appropriate address/pick up information based on where the diapers need to go (so if they have a different address please fill out the form a second time for them). If you're having them delivered to the same address please make a note that it's for two families since Diaper Train likes to keep a record of how many families they've provided diapers to. 

I'm forgetful and/or busy and will forget to sign up every month. Is there anything to help with that?
There's a google calendar above that you can add to your own calendar

Can I request sensitive/special diapers?
Unfortunately, as of 5/9/2023 we are no longer able to accept sensitive/special diapers per the Diaper Train. You can request for us to see if any other volunteer programs nearby have any but that's as much as we can do. 

My child is past diapers and pull-ups and is ready to move onto big kid undies. Can I get help with that?
We don't currently have a system set up to help with that but you can contact us and we'll notify you if anything comes up

Who do I contact with questions?
You can contact us at clothesnotbombsraleigh@gmail.com

I'm outside the delivery range of 20 miles. What do I do?
You can sign up to pick them up at Moore Square during our weekly Saturday distributions between 3 and 5 PM. We will contact you ahead of time to schedule a Saturday that we'll bring them for you to pick up. 

Are there any locations that are not able to get diapers delivered? I'm confused on what's inside the radius
We do not deliver to Wendell or Willow Springs because they are outside our delivery radius

I'm outside Wake County. What do I do?
Due to rules with the Diaper Train we cannot supply you diapers through Food Not Bombs but we can work with you to attempt to find you another organization that can help you. Please contact us. 

I need help with other *small* baby supplies (non-edible physical items such as clothing, bottles, etc) as well. What do I do?
We don't currently have a system set up to help with that but you can contact us and we'll notify you if anything comes up

I need help with baby food/formula/etc. What do I do?
You can sign up for our grocery delivery program and request baby formula/food. Deliveries are usually a few weeks to a month out due to the large number of requests for assistance. We also have other links near the bottom of the page through other organizations. 

I need help with *large* baby supplies (cribs, walkers, swings, etc). What do I do?
We aren't necessarily able to help with these items but you can contact clothesnotbombsraleigh@gmail.com and we'll work with you to see what we can do. Please first check out our links at the top of the page for "Connect with community members to obtain items such as formula/diapers/furniture/etc"

I have a complaint about my diaper order. What do I do?
If it's about a size or delivery specific issue, feel free to let us know at our contact information above. If it's about anything else (diaper number, how diapers are packaged, how wipes are packed, wipe number, wipe or diaper type, etc) please fill out the Client Outcomes Survey link near the top of the page. This survey goes to Diaper Train directly for them to evaluate their processes. We at Food Not Bombs cannot pass on information - they'd rather hear it directly from people through their surveys (we've discussed this with them and that's what they asked for). If you are unable to fill out the survey let us know and we'll fill it out for you over the phone. 

Other Support (Reusable Diapers, Formula, Breastfeeding Support, Food Services, Etc)

Reusable Cloth Diapers
The Cloth Option has the option for reusable cloth diapers
Requirements: Proof of address (not drivers license), proof of child, if applicable proof of special needs requiring extended diaper use

TANF (Children under 2 years)
Can apply to TANF for assistance
Contact: Website (888) 991 - 3121
Can help with childcare, clothing, daycare, food, healthcare supplies, housing, transportation, and utilities financial assistance

Baby Formula
Free mutual aid site for global formula exchange | Their facebook  

Breastfeeding Support with Simplifed 
Virtual breastfeeding and baby feeding support (classes) to parents in English and Spanish under United Healthcare Community Plan of NC (Medicaid plan) and TRICARE. Available 7 days a week within 48 hours of contacting.
Can set up appointment by texting
UHCNC4MILK
to (888) 458 - 1364
Or filling out form on their website.
Accepted Insurance: United Healthcare of North Carolina Community Plan (Medicaid) can have 6 visits with no copays or costs and can visit on top of other providers visiting | Aetna in-network provider, count towards 6 breastfeeding and baby feeding discussions covered per pregnancy | Tricare (for military families) in-network provider, count towards 6 breastfeeding and baby feeding discussions per pregnancy

WIC (Children under 5 years/Pregnant and Postpartum (up to 6 months from delivery))
Supplemental nutritious food, nutritional counseling at WIC clinics, screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services
Requirements | Prescreening Tool | Less than 185% federal poverty line | Resident of state applying in |  Pregnant person/Person who gave birth in last six months/Person who is breastfeeding child up to first birthday/child under 5 years old | Has medical or dietary condition that shows nutrition risk
Addresses for Wake County WIC offices

Food and Nutrition Services
Link  to online application page
Link to paper copy of application 

Connect with community members to obtain items such as formula/diapers/furniture/etc
Link  Buy Nothing Facebook Groups (everything is free)
Link Craigslist (General)
Link Craigslist (Free)

Childcare assistance
To apply for subsidy: contact Wake County Health and Human Services at (919) 212-9285 or childcaresubsidy@wake.gov | Website 

For Non-Wake County Residents

Durham

Diapers
Urban Ministries of Durham Food Pantry | https://umdurham.org/food-pantry/
Durham County residents only
Once every 30 days, no appointment needed
Need photo ID for parent and child with birthdate (can use birth certificate or insurance card)
Need proof of residency within Durham County (current address with same name as photo ID. Can use bill, WIC voucher, driver's license, ID card
Diapers provided by Diaper Bank of NC

Clothing (baby, toddler, child, pregnancy) and baby accessories/equipment, diapers
Giving Closet | https://www.welcomebaby.org/giving-closet
Durham County residents only
Must by 4 months pregnant or have at least one child up through age 5
Need valid photo ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, school ID, embassy ID
Verify residency once a yera (utility bill, lease, medicaid card, mail addressed to you, etc)
Birth certificate or Mother's copy for each child under 5
Legan guardians/foster parents  -  documentation of children in care
Friday 9 AM - 1 PM | Drive Through | By appointment only
(919) 560  - 7150 

Diaper Bank, General