Mission
THE MISSION OF THE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE DIAPER BANK IS TO PROVIDE DIAPERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN BROWARD COUNTY WHILE SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PARTNERS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONNECTING FAMILIES TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES.OUR CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE BABY DIAPER BANK AND COMMUNITY PANTRY, OFFERING TWICE-MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS, MOBILE OUTREACH, AND SUPPORT THROUGH OVER 50 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.WE ALSO OPERATE AN ADULT DIAPER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT TO SENIORS, VETERANS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION, OUR PERIOD SUPPLY PROGRAM ENSURES STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS AND DO NOT MISS SCHOOL.WE PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA DIAPER DISTRIBUTION DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH PILOT TO BETTER UNDERSTAND DIAPER NEED AND HEALTH OUTCOMES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, WE SERVE OVER 8,000 FAMILIES MONTHLY ACROSS BROWARD COUNTY, IMPROVING HEALTH, DIGNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE.