Breakfast with Baby
Free diapers for every baby in need
and spiritual support for their parents
Community-wide Diaper Drive
It’s National Diaper Need Awareness Week!
Breakfast with Baby is partnering with the offices of State Representative Michelle Mussman, State Senator Laura Murphy, and other community partners to collect diapers for families in need. 1 in 2 moms must choose between food and diapers, yet assistance programs don’t cover diapers.
Breakfast with Baby supports families at least 7 months pregnant or with children under 2 by providing free diapers and wipes monthly.
How You Can Help
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Donate Diapers and Pull-Ups
All sizes needed, especially sizes 4-6
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Give a Monetary Gift
Your contribution helps us purchase diapers
in the sizes we need most!
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Donation Locations
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State Rep Michelle Mussman’s Office
11 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194
Open Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM
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State Senator Laura Murphy’s Office
1645 S. River Rd # 7, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
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City of Des Plaines
1420 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Lobby)
Open Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM
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Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Open Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM, Sat 9AM-5PM,
Sunday 1PM-5PM
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Salvation Army
609 W. Dempster St., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Monday-Thursday, 9AM-4:30PM
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Clean Up Give Back Des Plaines
600 E. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Open Daily 10AM-5PM
Breakfast with Baby bin next to building
About Breakfast with Baby
Breakfast with Baby is a program ministry of The Salvation Army in Des Plaines, IL. We are currently serving in a drive-through format from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the SECOND Saturday of the month.
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Once a month we distribute free packages of diapers and baby wipes to eligible babies. Mothers can also select gently-used baby clothing, toys, and strollers—whatever has been donated.
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In order to serve the greatest number of families, we only purchase Newborn and Sizes 1 through 4 diapers. Larger sizes are only available when they have been donated and even then we give half the number of the other sizes in order to help more people.
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Through a demonstration of Christ's love for all, Breakfast with Baby supports the well-being of growing families.
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Coming Events
​National Diaper Need Awareness Week
September 21-25
​Diaper Drive!!
Recent Events
Block party
The Salvation Army, 609 W. Dempster, Des Plaines​
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Vacation Bible School
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Diaper Need
Diaper need is the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy.
— National Diaper Bank Network
Myth #1
Government assistance programs cover the cost of diapers.
They do NOT. Diapers cannot be purchased with food stamps (SNAP / LINK) because they are considered paper goods. WIC (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) also does NOT provide them.
When forced to choose, many women will buy diapers rather than food! Why? Because they can usually get food from a local food pantry or church. There is almost nowhere to get free diapers.
Breakfast with Baby gives away over 100,000 diapers every year.
Myth #2
Cloth diapers are an option.
Most childcare centers require parents to provide a day’s supply of diapers – without this, babies can’t go to daycare, and their parents can’t go to work.
Cloth diapers require easy access to washing facilities. Many low-income families do not have this luxury.
Myth #3
Diapers aren't really that expensive.
Living paycheck to paycheck you can't afford almost $10 for 30 diapers--just a 3 days' supply!
Lack of Diapers Has
Serious Impacts
Lack of Diapers by the Numbers
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1 in 3 American moms has to choose between food and diapers. She will most often buy diapers and hope to get food from a local agency. Free diapers are very scarce.
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A normal infant uses 10-12 diapers a day. That’s 300-360 diapers a month!
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The price of diapers ranges widely depending on where they are purchased. Not everyone can afford to buy in bulk or has transportation to box stores.
Lack of Diapers Impact on Babies
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Increased disease risk--diaper rash, staph infections, hepatitis. Lack of diapers means a baby may only be changed once a day. Or the disposable diaper may be emptied or rinsed and reused.
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Increased child abuse—babies cry more when wearing dirty diapers which can lead to Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Lack of Diapers Impact on Families
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Emotional stress – imagine not being able to soothe your crying baby because you don’t have a clean diaper to use.
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Financial stress – families cut back on other basics, such as food, heat and electricity to pay for diapers.
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Caregivers leave the workforce because they can’t buy disposable diapers for daycare.
We Have Free Diapers!
Once a month, Breakfast with Baby distributes diapers to families who are struggling financially. The mother must be at least 7 months pregnant or have a baby under 2 years of age to qualify.
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How You Can Help
Money Donations
Monetary donations should be made to The Salvation Army in Des Plaines which keeps a custodial account for Breakfast with Baby.
Money is NEVER spent for anything other than diapers and baby wipes.
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Repackaging Diapers
Have a couple of hours one Friday morning a month? Diapers that are donated and purchased need to be repackaged for distribution. Baby clothing needs to be sorted by size and gender.
Physical Donations
Whether it's handmade bibs or crocheted blankets, whether it's a package of diapers or baby wipes, physical donations are always welcome. Many are saving and collecting baby clothes and toys for Breakfast with Baby, too. They can all be dropped off at 609 W. Dempster Street in Des Plaines. Please be sure that they are brought into the building.
Saturday Giveaway
Volunteer one Saturday a month to hand out packages of diapers, break down boxes, or help refill clothing bins. Current hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Host a Diaper Drive!
If your club, church, business, or scout troop would like to hold a diaper drive, we are happy to help publicize it. Several of our partners hold annual events, particularly Our Lady of Hope in Rosemont and MBD Martial Arts Academy in Des Plaines. Every year the Kiwanis Club in Des Plaines unites with eKiwanis of Greater Chicago sponsor a baby shower for Breakfast with Baby.
Pray for Us
We appreciate your interest in supporting Breakfast with Baby. Please add us to your prayer list.
Coming Events
Block party
Friday, July 25 from 5-7 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 609 W. Dempster, Des Plaines
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Back to School Outreach Oasis Mobile Home Park
Saturday, August 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Vacation Bible School
August 4-8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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National Diaper Need Awareness Week
September 21-25
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Recent Events
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