(WAUKESHA, WI) – Today volunteer pilots are flying much needed hygiene suppliesin the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Waukesha County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) helped coordinate the donation of personal hygiene kits and diapers from Jake’s Diapers, Inc. to help address immediate needs for individuals and families currently residing in
Jake’s Packs Airplane With Hygiene Kits Scheduled for Waukesha Delivery
Cloth Kits Help Families Displaced by Australia Fire
Jake’s Diapers partnership supports families impacted by Australia fire crisis. An average American middle class family seems like a group of people who would generally experience a quality life in our developed, modern country. Yet, news reports continue to show time and again that many people in this bracket struggle
How Cloth Will Help Us Through Coronavirus Pandemic
Reusable items can reduce financial strains that people living in poverty will feel due to the coronavirus pandemic. Parents strolling the baby aisle at many stores across the U.S. are running into limited options and even empty shelves as the world continues its fight against COVID-19. This scene impacts society
Coronavirus resources: Learn about community impact and where to get help
We’re working diligently to provide help to people in need during this difficult time. Read the stories about people who need help, as browse our links to coronavirus resources. News of school and other local closures last week provided a glimpse at the real impact the coronavirus will have on
COVID-19: A Message From Stephanie
With the Coronavirus continuing its spread across Wisconsin and the world, we’re working hard to help economically vulnerable families, especially our senior populations. They need us now, more than ever. Today I’ve answered phone calls from people worried about seniors in their lives. “My 72-year old dad is terrified to
Stop the Spread: Prevent Coronavirus from Devastating the Most Vulnerable in Northeast Wiscosin
The Coronavirus is officially declared a global pandemic, and Jake’s Diapers is taking action to prevent Coronavirus from devastating Northeast Wisconsin. With the coronavirus officially declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, Jake’s Diapers is taking action to minimize the spread of the disease to the most vulnerable
Collaboration Benefits Victims of Tennessee Tornadoes
After the destructive effects of recent Tennessee tornadoes, Jake’s Diapers has been called into action to help supply basic needs to those affected by the tornadoes. Jake’s Diapers, a basic needs bank of Northeast Wisconsin, is partnering with the Community Resource Center Nashville for disaster relief efforts for Davidson, Wilson
Car Seat Donation Solves Crucial Need for Families Living in Poverty
This is a guest post, originally appearing on Good360. Did you know we provide more than diapers and period products? You betcha we do! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on a new pilot initiative, My Neighbor, providing critical essentials to those in need. Many thanks to Good360 and Walmart for partnering with
Introducing Daylan
Hello Friend! It is a joy to introduce you to Daylan, one of the children who call our Diaper Drop Sarah’s Covenant Homes home. Daylan just celebrated his 13th birthday! Sarah’s Covenant Homes shares this about Daylan: “Daylan has a way about him that easily captivates every person he comes into
Building Dreams: Pantry Helps Woman with Cancer
Mary and her husband live in the rural areas of northeastern Wisconsin. As they grow older, they are working to fix up their cabin to enjoy together. Except, Mary has hit some health snags. She’s had recurrent bladder cancer for more than a year, which means the work on the