How many diapers will Nestlings need in order to support the Holland area agencies that have partnered with us?

Nestlings is the first diaper bank in West Michigan so the statistics about the total number of diapers needed by local nonprofit partners is still being collected but in the course of just 7 days we got an idea of things to come.

Within one week Nestlings distributed over 1,200 diapers at no cost to these 3 local agencies who have partnered with us to diaper babies in need.

• Holland Rescue Mission Stepping Stones Daycare
• Center for Women in Transition
• Providence Church – a Good Samaritan Ministries Care Closet location

Above: 900 diapers counted and piled up as they were prepared to deliver to local nonprofit agencies.

The diaper orders submited to us by these local nonprofit organizations were filled with the supply of diapers currently stored in the living room of one of our board members – diapers that we are able to purchase thanks to online donations and diapers dropped off to our local diaper donation locations.

The ongoing success of Nestlings is a community effort.

Make a donation online of any amount or drop off packages of diapers to one of our diaper donation locations so that Nestlings can continue to provide a reliable and adequate supply of diapers to local nonprofit agencies who meet the needs of low-income children and families in Holland, Michigan.

How will Michigan nonprofits support about 30,000 children after state budget changes?

Nestlings was started based on the knowledge that West Michigan children living in poverty had a need for diapers. There are no state or federal programs available to help low income families get diapers and wipes.

Soon the need will be even greater when about 41,000 people will lose their cash assistance payments as a result of legislation changes to the state budget beginning on October 1. About 30,000 are children, as reported by local news WZZM13.

Nestlings, a local nonprofit organization, will experience an increased demand for diapers since, as WZZM13 reported, the welfare benefits coming to an end were often used by families with small children to pay for diapers.

Wondering how you can help?

Check out our website for a list of ways the local community can support our mission to diaper babies in need.

Follow our Facebook page for additional updates.

Our first community diaper drive!

Thank you Moms in Tow for making this happen.  We appreciate being part of something fun for social and active moms that will also benefit local families in need.

We are thankful too for the articles that appeared in the Holland Sentinel and the Grand Rapids Press. Thank you for helping to make the community aware of the event.

Check back for pictures and updates on the number of diapers collected!

Thank you for your interest and support of Nestlings.

As we continue to develop our online presence and website for our new nonprofit organization we are often asked:

   ‘Do you have a Facebook page?’

   ‘Yes, we do! Thanks for asking!’

‘Like’ and follow Nestlings | Diaper Bank of West Michigan on Facebook to see the latest on local events and other exciting progress postings.

Oh, and be sure to share Nestlings | Diaper Bank of West Michigan Facebook page link on your Facebook profile to help others become aware that there is now a diaper bank in our local community serving the needs of families and babies in need.

Nestlings is a diaper bank… but what’s a diaper bank?

• Nestlings is a community effort to provide a reliable and adequate supply of diapers to low-income children and families in Holland, Michigan (expanding to other areas of West Michigan as resources allow)
• Nestlings serves as a central location to collect and store donated diapers
• Nestlings partners with local agencies, which distribute diapers to their clients.  We do not distribute diapers directly to individuals or families

As a newly formed nonprofit organization we value your support and have many opportunities for you to get involved. If you share our desire to help babies in need ‘Like’ our Facebook page Nestlings | Diaper Bank of West Michigan to be updated on our upcoming local events and contact us to learn about one of the many ways you can be a part of our mission to diaper babies in need.