The HOPELINE is a center in the Bronx that provides diapers and baby products to mothers with limited incomes.
HOPELINE serves the community by offering services including: diapers, food bags, assistance with SNAP/food stamps applications, and free tax preparation.
To be eligible for diaper assistance, you need to meet these criteria:
- Have a child aged 2 years or younger living with you (including expecting mothers with other children).
- Reside in the New York City area.
- Be enrolled in WIC and/or SNAP (food stamps) benefits.
How to apply
- To apply for diaper assistance, please schedule an appointment by calling (718) 402-1212 on Monday between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Unfortunately, walk-ins are not accepted.
- When you have been given an appointment, remember to bring on the day of your appointment the following: photo ID, proof of address (no more than 90 days old, old electricity bill/light bill/doctor’s letter/note with client’s name and address), birth certificate(s) for baby or hospital discharge papers for newborn, food stamps/SNAP proof, WIC Proof-WIC app on cellphone or WIC card with a letter/note from WIC office.
Bringing a shopping cart and/or bags to bring supplies home is strongly encouraged.
More information
To learn more about HOPELINE and their services, please visit thehopeline.org/services/diapers.
Updated on January 28, 2025
