Bottom Line Diaper Bank

The Bottom Line Diaper Bank: Meeting Diaper Need in Champaign County

What is the Bottom Line Diaper Bank?

Diapers are essential—but expensive. Families in Champaign County spend over $80/month on diapers. When money is tight, parents sometimes cut back on diapers so that they can afford other basic needs. Some parents regularly miss school or work because they don’t have enough diapers to take to daycare while they are waiting for their next paycheck. We help bridge that gap.

United Way’s Bottom Line Diaper Bank provides free diapers to local families through trusted community partners. Thanks to volunteers, donors, and sponsors, we distribute over 13,000 diapers each month to meet urgent needs.

Diaper Drive for WCIA's Founder's Day of Caring

Wednesday, June 10th from 9am - 7pm at WCIA's Back Lot
Join United Way and WCIA for the Founder’s Day of Caring! This year’s focus is a community-wide diaper drive supporting United Way Champaign County’s Bottom Line Diaper Bank, which distributes an average of 13,000 diapers each month to local families in need. You We are reaching out to the community to help us collect diapers and funds for the program with the goal to collect 7 months of diapers! Together, we can give local families the bottom-line support they need.
Ways You Can Participate:
  • Donate online: Monetary donations go twice as far but diaper donations are very much appreciated!
  • Drop off diapers at WCIA’s back lot on Wednesday, June 10th between 9am - 7pm.
  • Drop off diapers at one of our Sponsor Collection locations by June 8th: 
    • Busey Bank
      • 100 W. University Ave. Champaign, IL 61820
      • 3002 W. Windsor Rd. Champaign, IL 61822
      • 2011 W. Springfield Ave. Champaign, IL 61821

      • 115 N. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820

      • 909 W. Kirby Ave. Champaign, IL 61821

      • 201 W. Main St. Urbana, IL 61801

      • 2710 S. Philo Road Urbana, IL 61802

      • 700 Champaign Ave Rantoul, IL 61866

      • 312 E. Main St. Mahomet, IL 61853

      • 128 E. Holden St. Tolono, IL 61880

    • Champaign Police Department
    • MTD Admin Building
      • 1101 E University Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
    • Champaign Park District (Martens Center, Leonard Center, CUSR, Bresnan, Hays, Virginia Theatre & Springer locations)
    • Fisher National Bank (Champaign, Mahomet, and Fisher locations)
    • Stephens Family YMCA
    • Northwestern Mutual
    • Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes Attorneys at Law
Thank you to our Diaper Drive Sponsors!
Christie Clinic, Art Mart, Two Men & A Truck, Busey Bank, and WCIA!

Why Diapers Matter

1 in 2 U.S. families face diaper need—lacking enough diapers to keep a child clean and healthy. Without diapers, babies are at risk for rashes, infections, and being turned away from daycare.

Our goal: Keep babies healthy, dry, and happy—while easing the financial burden on families in Champaign County.

How to Get Diaper Assistance in Champaign County

If you are a parent or caregiver in need of diapers, connect with one of our local Diaper Distribution Partners:

These organizations work directly with families to provide free diaper support in Champaign County.

How to Support the Bottom Line Diaper Bank

Donate Diapers
Donate Money
Help with a Diaper Repack
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