Arizona Diaper Bank - Tucson

Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need.

About Arizona Diaper Bank - Tucson

Arizona Diaper Bank, also known as Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona, is a Tucson community resource serving people and families in need across Arizona. Its work centers on making diapers, period products, and adult incontinence supplies more accessible to people who may otherwise struggle to afford them. The organization has served Arizona since 1994 and describes itself as the first diaper bank in the nation.

The bank addresses several related needs through its programs. Diapers Distribution provides diapers for families experiencing diaper need, while the Adult Incontinence program supports individuals affected by incontinence. The organization also works on Period Poverty, recognizing that a lack of period supplies can cause menstruators to miss work, school, and outings. Additional programs focus on cloth diapers and potty training, broadening the resources available to families and caregivers.

Its mission is to promote dignity through community partnerships by making diapers, period products, and incontinence supplies accessible to those in need. The organization's stated vision is a community where these essential supplies are always accessible. Rather than treating these needs as isolated concerns, Arizona Diaper Bank connects them to health, daily participation, and personal dignity. Its work is intended to fill gaps in existing resources for Arizona's most vulnerable and in-need populations.

Community partnerships are central to the organization's approach. Through a network of 55 community partner agencies across Arizona, the bank annually distributes nearly 4 million diapers, incontinence supplies, and period products to community members in need. The organization also emphasizes advocacy, inviting community members to support initiatives addressing diaper need, period poverty, and adult incontinence. Its Tucson headquarters is part of a broader Arizona operation that also includes a Phoenix office.

People can support the organization in several ways. Arizona Diaper Bank accepts donations, offers volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups in Tucson and Phoenix, and encourages community members to hold diaper drives or period product supply drives. Volunteers can also participate in other opportunities, while people interested in helping families, promoting children's health and welfare, and building community connections can learn about joining the board. The organization's website also provides information about its programs, partner agencies, events, and ways to get involved.

For Tucsonans seeking assistance, Arizona Diaper Bank works through its community partner network and offers programs focused on diapers, adult incontinence supplies, period products, cloth diapers, and potty training. Those interested in contributing can begin with a donation, volunteer opportunity, or supply drive. The Tucson location serves as the organization's headquarters, connecting local involvement with a statewide effort to make essential supplies more consistently available.