- Ends Nov 4
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- Donations so far
- 11
- Notes written
- 5
How this started
"Ithaca has no shortage of charities fighting food insecurity — it's said no one here should ever go hungry. But diapers are another story. While volunteering at Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard (IKC), I watched a family leave empty-handed because there were no diapers in the size they needed. When I asked the director what IKC needed most, she didn't hesitate: "Diapers!" That's how the Ithaca Community Diaper Drive was born. Two local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have partnered with IKC and Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga to meet that need — and to honor America's 250th anniversary along the way. Our goal is to supply diapers for 250 local children along with notes of encouragement for their families, one for every year of American independence." — Heather Lemons (Service Coordinator, Ithaca Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Where your donation goes
Everything collected is shared between these 2 organizations.
Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard5,000 diaper goalIthaca Kitchen Cupboard is an all-volunteer organization supported solely through donations and grants. We provide fresh food (when available), pantry staples, and household supplies to anyone who comes in.
Catholic Charities3,750 diaper goalCatholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga provides a coordinated network of human services dedicated to serving low income and vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of their religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or immigration status.
How to contribute
4 ways to help — any one of them counts.
Buy online
DonateTap a size below to see the best packs, then open our registry at your preferred store. You check out with your own account — if you have free shipping, it applies — and the store ships the pack straight to us.
Drop off in person
See locationsYou can donate new packages or loose diapers (bagged with the size clearly labeled).
Write a note of encouragement
Write a noteSend a few kind words in a note. We print the notes and tuck them in with the diapers a family takes home. It only takes a minute.
Tell someone about the drive
Tell someoneMost people give because somebody they know asked them to. There's a message written and ready at the bottom of this page — copy it into a text, an email, or your neighborhood group.
What to donate
Tap any size with packs to see the best of them and where to buy them. The ones still needed come first; filled sizes show up in their own section.
Prices checked Sep 22, 2026
Still needed
Where to drop off
Bring donations to any of these locations during the times listed.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
114 Burleigh Drive Ithaca, NY 14850
- Sundays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM
There are donation bins placed in each foyer.
- YMCA
50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Sundays 9 AM–4 PM
- Mondays 5:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesdays 5:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesdays 5:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursdays 5:30 AM–9 PM
- Fridays 5:30 AM–9 PM
- Saturdays 8 AM–5 PM
If you need a custom drop-off accommodation, send us a message.
Write a note of encouragement
We print these notes on small cards and tuck them in with the diapers a family takes home. You don't need to say anything clever — being told that someone was thinking of them is enough. Every note is read by a volunteer.