Business Details
22 Years
experience
Basic Health Needs Distribution in Connecticut
Founded in 2004, our organization has dedicated over two decades to addressing critical gaps in access to basic health needs across Connecticut. We specialize in the centralized distribution of infant and toddler diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products through a robust network of 200+ community partners. Our approach combines strategic partnerships with grassroots advocacy to ensure essential items reach families in need while raising awareness about systemic inequities. Governed by a volunteer board and supported by four dedicated staff members, we've distributed 52 million diapers since inception.Our team brings extensive expertise in social work, community organizing, and nonprofit management, maintaining authoritative partnerships with state agencies and healthcare providers. We operate with full transparency, publishing annual financial reports and maintaining rigorous accountability standards to build lasting trust with donors and recipients alike.
Services
Diaper Distribution
Period Product Access
Incontinence Supplies
Community Partnerships
Policy Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20+ years addressing diaper insecurity through evidence-based programs
- 52 million diapers distributed through verified community partnerships
- Statewide network serving all Connecticut counties
- Experienced team with social work and policy expertise
- Advocates for systemic policy reforms improving access to basic needs
Services
Diaper Distribution
Our core program distributes infant and toddler diapers through 200+ community partners statewide. We coordinate bulk purchases and logistics to ensure consistent supply for low-income families. This service helps parents maintain employment and improves child health outcomes.
Period Product Access
We provide period supplies through school partnerships and community organizations. Our advocacy efforts focus on eliminating barriers to education and employment caused by period poverty across Connecticut.
Incontinence Supplies
Our program addresses incontinence product needs for adults through healthcare provider partnerships. We serve individuals facing financial hardship who require these essential medical supplies.
Community Partnerships
We collaborate with 200+ local organizations including food pantries, daycare centers, and shelters. These partnerships ensure efficient distribution to families in need while building community capacity.
Policy Advocacy
We advocate for state-level reforms including Medicaid coverage of diapers and school period product programs. Our policy work addresses systemic barriers to basic health needs access.
People
Janet Stolfi Alfano
Chief Executive Officer
MSW-certified nonprofit leader with 17 years of experience at The Diaper Bank. Serves on multiple state advisory councils and previously chaired the National Diaper Bank Network board.
Kimberly Spanier
Development Manager
Marketing expert with nonprofit fundraising experience. Recipient of 2018 Women of Excellence Award and active member of Shoreline Chamber of Commerce leadership.
Jenny Kohl
Project Manager
Social worker specializing in community organizing. Holds MSW from UConn and focuses on menstrual equity initiatives through grant-funded programs.
Yury Maciel-Andrews
Programs Manager
30-year nonprofit professional with international experience in community-based organizations. Former NHPS volunteer and multilingual administrator supporting program operations.
April Capone
Board Chair
Director of External Affairs at National Apartment Association with expertise in housing policy and community engagement initiatives.
Questions
What services does The Diaper Bank of Connecticut provide?
We distribute infant/toddler diapers, period products, and adult incontinence supplies through 200+ community partners across Connecticut.
How can families access your services?
Families receive products through our partner network including food pantries, shelters, and social service agencies.
Do you accept individual diaper donations?
We accept both monetary donations and bulk diaper contributions from individuals and corporations.
Are your services limited to Connecticut residents?
Our distribution network exclusively serves Connecticut communities through local partner organizations.
How does your organization advocate for policy change?
We lobby for state funding inclusion, Medicaid coverage of diapers, and school-based period product programs.
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