Great Big Diaper Drive Led by Women Fighting Hunger Tops 2024 Totals

The results are in and the 2025 #Great Big Diaper Drive, spearheaded by Women Fighting Hunger South Jersey (WFH), brought in great big contributions, topping 2024 totals," organizers said. The volunteer-led effort, which supports the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), maintained a multi-year run that began in 2021 and again outpaced the prior year’s benchmark for diapers and donations.

CFBNJ’s 2024 reporting provides the most recent detailed baseline: the campaign that year "raised more than $6,400 and collecting over 36,000 diapers, tens of thousands of wipes and other necessities for our neighbors in need," while alternate CFBNJ wording elsewhere described the effort as having "raised over $6,000 and collected over 36,000 diapers, tens of thousands of wipes, and other necessities." CFBNJ materials emphasize scale in practical terms: "Every $1 donated can provide 6 diapers for a family in need."

For Cumberland County residents, the drive’s growth matters because CFBNJ works with more than 200 partner agencies to distribute diapers and related supplies each month, helping parents who otherwise face wrenching tradeoffs between diapers and other necessities. CFBNJ describes its purchasing advantage as a reason to consider virtual fundraisers: "With its enormous purchasing power, CFBNJ can procure more diapers per dollar than any individual alone. You can stretch your gift to be more impactful when you host a virtual diaper drive. In addition, some people in your community may want to skip the store and choose to support virtually."

Practical options for neighbors who want to help include hosting either a physical drive or a virtual fundraiser; CFBNJ’s host form asks "Will this be a physical drive or a virtual fundraiser?" and asks hosts to register and to provide a delivery timetable so staff know when to expect donated items. Checks are also welcome and may be mailed to Community FoodBank of New Jersey, 31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, NJ 07205, ATTN: Evelyn Chiu (Add Diaper Drive to Memo). CFBNJ lists phone contact as (908) 355-3663; the source material duplicated the digits in its display.

Regional comparisons underline both the scale and the policy gap that diaper banks address. In Northeast Wisconsin, Jake’s Diapers reported that its regional "Great CoverUp" drive collected "over 100,000 diapers," and collected more than $1,500 in cash donations, with small groups and businesses helping to sort and pack supplies. Jake’s Executive Director Stephanie Bowers said, "We collected over 100,000 diapers," and added, "It’s important to note that, currently, there are no federal safety net programs (WIC, food stamps, etc.) that cover the cost of diapers."

For Cumberland County, the upshot is clear: the local volunteer network led by Women Fighting Hunger South Jersey and CFBNJ’s purchasing power can translate modest donations into significant supply increases for families in need. Residents who want to volunteer, host a drive, or donate can register a physical or virtual drive with CFBNJ, provide a delivery timetable, or mail checks to the Hillside address with ATTN: Evelyn Chiu and "Diaper Drive" on the memo line. Continued community support will determine how much further the program can expand in 2026 and beyond.