Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing diapers to families in need.
We are one of only two full service basic needs banks servicing the state of Tennessee.
We have donated over ONE MILLION diapers to over 10,000 families in need since 2014.
We are the Mid-South’s Diaper Bank!
WHAT WE DO
Ending Diaper Need: Ensuring Accessibility for All
To effectively address diaper need, we implement the following initiatives:
- Free Diaper Distribution: Provide free diapers at through community distributions and partner agencies.
- Increase Awareness: Educate communities about diaper need and its impact on families to encourage support.
- Collaborate with Local Organizations: Partner with other non-profits focused on family health to collaborate on using diapers as an incentive for families.
- Advocate for Supportive Policies: Push for policies that support families in need, including access to free or subsidized diapers and sales tax removal.
- Develop Community Support Networks: Create local networks where families can share resources and information about diaper access.
By implementing these strategies, we can help ensure that all families have the diapers they need without barriers.
Ending Period Poverty: Making Supplies Accessible
To tackle period poverty effectively, we implement the following initiatives:
- Free Product Distribution: Provide free menstrual supplies in public spaces like schools and community centers.
- Raise Awareness: Educate the public about menstruation and period poverty to reduce stigma.
- Partner with NGOs: Collaborate with other non-profit organizations focused on women’s health to facilitate supply distribution.
- Advocate for Policy Change: Push for policies that make menstrual products available through welfare programs and remove taxes on these essentials.
- Build Community Networks: Create local support systems to help individuals access menstrual supplies easily.
Together, we can ensure everyone has access to the menstrual products they need.
Additional Support
Access to Formula
Twenty-five percent of families struggle to meet their children’s basic needs, with infant formula being the second most requested item. Infant formula is essential for providing babies the nutrients they need to grow and thrive, especially when mothers are unable to breastfeed.
While powdered formula is the least expensive, it takes longer to prepare. Concentrated formula is quicker but costs more, and ready-to-feed formula is the most costly option. Specialty formulas, such as hypoallergenic and soy-based, can also be much pricier than standard versions. Over a baby’s first year, formula expenses can easily exceed $1,500 for a family.
Dignity for Everyone
Sweet Cheeks also provides supplies for individuals struggling with adult incontinence, a condition affecting over 25 million adults in the United States. Urinary incontinence can lead to serious health and social issues, including depression, reduced activity, social withdrawal, and a higher risk of hip fractures. The social stigma surrounding this condition can hinder individuals from maintaining employment, making it difficult to afford necessary medications, treatments, or daily supplies. Additionally, government support programs like WIC and SNAP do not cover essential incontinence supplies, such as adult briefs, similar to the gaps seen with baby diapers and period supplies.
