Please reach out if you are in need of finding items or need help creating a streamlined and simple list of essentials for you and your new baby. As always, my service is free because everyone should have access to a safe, calm and beautiful beginning. Everyone.
Below is a list of resources and organizations that are local or state run. Many are smaller entities or larger non-profits and are running with local chapters. The list of resources are endless but the way to approach them can seem intimidating and daunting. Please feel free to send me a message if you are in need of help and don’t know where to turn to. I will do my best to provide the most accurate information on where to obtain the essentials that you and your family need during this time.
And if you are on the other side of the spectrum and able to donate please do.
No Kid Hungry
Deploys funds to ensure access to free meals continues for children in need, especially with schools closed. It is providing $5 million in emergency grants immediately — with more to come — to help schools and community groups feed kids during the outbreak and making sure families know how to find meals while schools are closed. You can donate here.
United Way Worldwide
Supports communities struggling in the wake of the virus by supporting local United Ways and the 211 network, a free emergency support service helping people in crisis. Funds distributed to local United Ways help with everything from connecting families to food pantries to aiding those experiencing financial hardships due to lost wages. You can donate here.
Feed the Children
Works with thousands of partner agencies across the country including food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens and churches. You can make a cash donation here. If you want to donate food or hygiene items call 1-800-627-4556.
Catholic Charities
Provides legal aid, food and other services to those in need. Catholic Charities is seeking donations of shelf-stable foods in addition to supplies for cleaning and personal hygiene. Information for in-kind and monetary donations is available here.
The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) provides basic necessities required to build the strong foundations all children, families, and individuals need to thrive and reach their full potential.
They work in partnership with a Network of diaper banks, allied programs, donors, sponsors, and elected officials to end diaper need and period poverty in the United States. You can donate here.
National Diaper Bank
Martha’s Table
Located in the DC AREA : The nonprofit has been delivering digital educational content to families along with access to diapers, formula, wipes and grocery gift cards. Martha’s Table is also partnering with local schools and the Capital Area Food Bank to provide students groceries at designated sites. Volunteers, who will be asked to follow a coronavirus health policy, can prepare food and bag groceries. Donation and volunteer information is here
The mission of Moms Helping Moms Foundation is to provide low income families in New Jersey with the essential baby items that they need to give their children a safe, happy and healthy start. Partnership with National Diaper Bank and Baby 2 Baby. Donation and volunteer information is here.
Moms Helping Moms
Malta House is the only home for pregnant women above the age of 18 in Fairfield County, and one of a limited number of programs for young homeless mothers and their babies. Donation and volunteer informations is here.
Malta House
Bridgeport rescue Mission in Bridgeport, CT is am amazing organization providing emergency housing as well as a food pantry. They are currently accepting donations and emergency kits during this time (Covid-19). Donation of wellness kits and food pantry items information is here.