News Releases

The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank joins the National Diaper Bank Network in supporting National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 26-Oct.

The WPDB provides diapers at no cost to low-income and poverty-stricken families who who need diaper supplies for their children.

The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank joins the National Diaper Bank Network in supporting National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 26-Oct.

Diaper Bank Raised Awareness at Carnegie Library Extravaganza.

National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) founding sponsor Huggies is donating 22 million Huggies Wipes to NDBN and its member diaper banks.

The National Diaper Bank Network’s (NDBN) inaugural Lobbying Day activities were a huge success as diaper bank leaders from around the count

Cathy Battle, WPDB Executive Director, was among awardees receiving the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Jefferson Award.

Thank you, Brambler Boutique, 3609 Butler St., Lawrenceville! Brambler Boutique is now a drop-off site for diaper donations!

On Mother’s Day 2016, President Obama addressed the nation’s diaper need.

In a March 10, 2016 announcement, President Obama called upon US businesses to help address the nation’s diaper gap.

WPDB supports legislation to ease the diaper need crisis.

Host Elaine Effort showcased the work of the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank and its many partners on her weekly program.

Thanks to Lynda Nolan, Amy Gettings and the colleagues at UPMC Health Plan for their idea to add a December holiday diaper drive.

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police collected more than 1,800 diapers for the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank  during a month-long drive.

The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank was among agencies listed as “non-traditional” donation ideas for the holidays in a recent Post-Gazette

Thank you to the dozens of organizations that are conducting Holiday Diaper Drives.

News stories and a City Council proclamation draw attention to local diaper need as part of National Diaper Need Awareness Week activities.

WPDB Executive Director Cathy Battle spoke before City Council on Sept. 29. 

hristian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania called upon its members to help the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank address diaper need.

"America's Diaper Dilemma" details the many aspects of diaper need in our country.