Essential Supplies & Basic Needs

These programs can help you get the everyday things, like diapers, wipes, or clean clothes, that your child and family need to thrive.

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Provides free infant care and hygiene products including diapers, formula, period products and adult incontinence supplies through community organizations across Durham and the state.
Who is Eligible:

Any person in North Carolina in need of diapers, period products or adult incontinence supplies

Where are services offered?

Visit Diaper Bank’s website to find current distribution locations in Durham.  Please note, languages spoken depend on the distribution site.

Cost: 

Free
Services are available in the following language(s): English, Spanish
How to initiate or access services:

Visit Diaper Bank’s website to find current distribution locations in Durham. Email info@ncdiaperbank.org, call 919-886-8085 or connect on Facebook Messenger at www.facebook.com/DiaperBankOfNorthCarolina with questions

Uplift Laundry Truck is a nonprofit that provides free laundry support for those in need
Who is Eligible:

Homeless and low-income population

Where are services offered?

At any nearby laundromat

Cost: 

Free
Services are available in the following language(s): English, Spanish
How to initiate or access services:

Go to our website to fill out the contact form at upliftlaundrytruck.org/contact, call (919) 213-0096 or email upliftlaundrytruck@gmail.com.

Free parenting classes, workshops, and family essential supplies for families with children ages 0-8
Who is Eligible:

Classes are available to any Durham resident with children birth to age 8; the Giving Closet and Car Seat Safety are available to parents or caregivers with children birth to 5. Pack-n-Plays available to families with infants under 6 months.

Where are services offered?

Welcome Baby’s offices at 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701

Cost: 

Free

Our parenting workshops and Giving Closet are free to all Durham residents. Car Seats and Cribs are $20 co-pay.

Services are available in the following language(s): English, Spanish
How to initiate or access services:

Call 919-560-7150 or visit Welcome Baby’s Facebook page for daily updates.

Learn More:

welcomebaby.org

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