About the Diaper Drive
Since 2017, Gifts from Liam has worked to close the diaper gap to save babies. The same families impacted by diaper need are also those who lack access to services and education to keep their babies safe. Through collaboration with community organizations throughout Chicagoland, over 150,000 diapers, 20,000 wipes, and other baby supplies have been distributed. Each diaper package contains educational information on safe pregnancy and infant practices. In 2021, we added Permanent Diaper Relief to our programs to provide cloth diapers, offering families a more sustainable and lifelong solution to end their diaper need.
About the diaper gap
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1 in 2 families can’t afford enough diapers for their babies and are forced to choose between food or diapers.
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Nearly 8% of families are forced to dry out and reuse dirty diapers, leading to health problems.
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Low income families pay two times as much for diapers because they can’t afford to buy in bulk.
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Daycares require 6-8 diapers per day. If parents can’t afford diapers, they can’t go to work.
How to give
Online Wishlists
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Items purchased from the wishlists are shipped directly to our warehouse.
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If referred by a partner organization, please indicate which one in the gift message.
Drop Off
To drop off your donation in person, find the location closest to you below.
If you'd like to host a collection at your site, fill out the partner form at bit.ly/dd23partner
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Monetary Donation
Monetary donations can be sent through your preferred platform:
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Venmo
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Zelle
Check
Mail to:
Gifts from Liam
PO Box 1081
Park Forest, IL 60466
Sponsor
If you'd like to become a sponsor, fill out the sponsor form at
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Or contact us:
312-880-7411
If you wish to support us in a different way, contact us here.
Items needed
disposable diapers
Disposable diapers size 4, 5, 6 in greatest demand. Open packages accepted.
creams | ointments
Creams, ointments, petroleum jelly for diaper rash prevention & treatment.
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wipes
Disposable and cloth wipes.
hygiene items
Soap, shampoo, lotion, oil, baby powder.
Donation drop off sites:
Find the site closest to you on the map to drop off donations in person or view donation options above to give online.
View the list of drop off sites on the map for details.
GFL logos are locations participating in the Diaper Drive. Other sites are permanent Diaper Depots.
Diaper Depots
(ongoing donation drop off locations)
Chicago - Chicago Lawn
A Blessing Hand at Tonti Elementary
5815 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
*Drop off: 3rd Saturdays
Chicago - West Lawn
Farmer's Insurance -Jacqueline Cervera
3701 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, USA
*Drop off: M-F 9a-5p
Lansing
Mt. Zion UFL Center
2340 177th Street, Lansing, IL, USA
*Drop off: M-F 9a-4p
Lisle
SIDS of Illinois, Inc.
6010 IL-53, Lisle, IL, USA
*Drop off: Call 630-541-3901
Olympia Fields
Gifts from Liam Warehouse
33 Strauss Ln, Olympia Fields, IL, USA
*Drop off: Anytime
Diaper Drive Collection Sites
(donation drop off locations for diaper drive)
Chicago - Armour Square
St. James Catholic Church
2907 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
*Drop off: Call 312-896-1910
Chicago - Logan Square
Luna y Cielo Play Café
3530 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
*Drop off: Sep 24-30:
M-F 9a-4p, Sat 9-1p, Sun 9a-11a
Chicago Heights
Respond Now
1439 Emerald Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, USA
*Drop off: M-F 10a-4p
Elk Grove Village
Mothers Milk Bank WGL
1691 Elmhurst Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
*Drop off: M-Th 9a-4p, Fri 9a-2p
Homewood
TravelBrokers
1950 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL, USA
*Drop off: M-F 9a-5:30p, Sat: 9a-1p
Lansing
Public Library
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing, IL, USA
*Drop off: M-Th 9a-8p, F-Sat: 9a-5p
Park Forest
Fire Station
156 Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL, USA
*Drop off: Anytime
Park Forest
L3VEL 3
2250 Western Avenue, Park Forest, IL, USA
*Drop off: M-F 10a-4:30p
