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Our Story
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank was founded in 2015 by Megan Milstead, a local Cincinnatian who wanted to make a difference in the community. When she realized diapers weren't covered by government assistance programs like SNAP or WIC, she decided to start a nonprofit to help Cincinnati families. She started collecting diapers and distributing them from the basement of her home.
1 in 2 families cannot afford enough diapers to diaper their baby, so the organization very quickly grew. Now, we distribute about 2.5 million diapers per year through this program!
In 2018, we realized that caregivers often have to make the choice between buying diapers for their babies or period products for themselves, so Tidal Babe Period Bank was born. Today, we distribute over half a million period products into the community each year.
Our third program, Fly & Dry Basic Needs Bank, helps seniors who cannot afford adult incontinence products.
All of these products are essential hygiene items and we want everyone to have access to them so they can live healthy and dignified lives.
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Mission
We promote dignity and health for people in need by increasing awareness of the need for, and access to, essential hygiene products.
Vision
We envision a region where people are happy, healthy, and safe because their basic needs are met with dignity.
Values
Integrity: we treat everyone with grace, dignity, and respect.
Intentionality: We bridge gaps between community needs and resources.
Insight: We listen to research and reality, amplify stories of need, and advance systemic change.
Innovation: We creatively solve problems and ignite radical change.