Putting diapers in the hands of those who need them.
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To receive diapers, families must meet the following requirements:
Have a current referral on file from one of our Referral Partners
Live in Wake County
How it works:
Referrals can be sent to Diaper Train via email, fax at 919-833-5500, or brought by the client at the first visit.
Once your referral is received, you will receive a confirmation by text of the date of your first available pick up. Distribution occurs during program hours only.
Diaper Train supplies diapers every four weeks. Each client receives 30-100 diapers per child, depending on diaper size, plus wipes and a book.
Each time you receive diapers, you will be given a reminder slip with the date you are next eligible to return. This is a reminder, not an appointment. You may visit later than four (4) weeks but not earlier.
A referral is valid for 3 years, or until the child turns 3 years old, whichever comes first. You may receive another referral if you are still in need of assistance.
Existing clients: If you have another baby in your household during the three years, please bring documentation that includes the new baby’s birthdate (hospital discharge paper, birth certificate, Medicaid card, etc.) for Diaper Train to update your record.
If a client cannot pick up diapers during our distribution, a friend or family member may pick up diapers on their behalf. Please provide them with a picture of the client’s ID to show to the volunteer when they arrive. The client may also give Diaper Train their name ahead of time and we will add it to their record.
We are here to serve any person experiencing need, regardless of age. We have youth and adult sizes as well as baby sizes.
Diaper Train does not permit self-written referrals. The community partners are able to help you get a referral or visit our full list of partners.
Families may not utilize both direct service and community partner agency distribution simultaneously.
Program hours
Diaper Train serves individual clients on:
Tuesdays 9:00am–12:00pm
Wednesdays 3:00–5:30pm
Thursdays 9:00am–12:00pm
2nd Saturday of every month 9:00am–12:00pm
What you need for your visit
Once you receive a text that you are eligible to visit, bring the following:
Location
Diaper Train is located in Glenwood South, downtown Raleigh at the corner of Tucker St. and Boylan St. 616 Tucker Street, Saint Saviour’s Center. The parking lot and Diaper Train entrance are on Boylan Avenue.
Clients remain in their cars and volunteers will come to them for the diaper order.
I do not have a referral, what do I do?
Wake County Human Services, call 919-212-7000
First Presbyterian Church, call 919-833-4070
Your pediatrician can contact info@diapertrain.org to obtain a qualified referral
Referrals can be sent to Diaper Train via email, fax at 919-833-5500, or brought by the client at the first visit.
Referrals expire on the child’s 3rd birthday. An updated referral is required to continue
program beyond then.