From the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
In Summary:
The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is collecting diapers for families in need as part of its 2026 Diaper Drive, which begins Monday, January 12, and runs for eight weeks. The drive will conclude with an in-person community drop-off event on Saturday, March 7. Diapers collected during the campaign will be distributed to local families through the Central Florida Diaper Bank.
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The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) is now collecting diapers for Orange County families. This year’s goal is 40,000 diapers. All donated diapers will be delivered to the Central Florida Diaper Bank.
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The 2026 Diaper Drive kicks off Monday, January 12, 2026, with eight weeks of online giving and collection efforts culminating in our in-person community drop-off celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2026. With your support, we can meet-and surpass-our 2026 goal to collect 40,000 diapers!
Here are two simple ways to get involved:
- Donate Diapers via Amazon. Visit our Amazon Wish List and have diapers shipped directly to the ELCOC offices. A box of diapers can cost as little as $10-and every contribution counts!
- Diaper Drive-Thru Event: Saturday, March 7, 2026. Community members are invited to buy boxes of diapers and bring them to our in-person community drop-off celebration on Saturday, March 7. Stay tuned for location details!
ELCOC is teaming up with the following community partners to meet the 40,000-diaper collection goal:
Orange County Head Start
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Orlando Alumnae Chapter
City of Orlando Commissioner Bakari F. Burns, District 6
More community partners to come!
Every baby deserves the comfort of a clean diaper, and no parent should have to worry about going without. Diapers are not optional-they’re essential for a baby’s health, comfort, and development, yet thousands of families in Central Florida struggle to afford them. Programs such as WIC help families meet their food and nutrition needs, but they don’t cover essentials like diapers.
Key Points:
- The 2026 Diaper Drive runs from January 12 through March 7, with a goal of collecting 40,000 diapers.
- Donors can participate by purchasing diapers through ELCOC’s Amazon Wish List or by attending the in-person diaper drive-thru event on March 7.
- All donated diapers will be delivered to the Central Florida Diaper Bank for distribution to Orange County families.
- Community partners include Orange County Head Start, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Orlando Alumnae Chapter, and Bakari F. Burns.
- Diapers are not covered by assistance programs such as WIC, making community support essential for many Central Florida families.
