Free Diaper and Baby Winter Gear Drives This December
December diaper dates, pickup places, household limits, and kids' coat events in one checklist.
Free diaper distributions are set for December in California, Texas, Washington, DC, and New York. Free winter coats, socks, and cold-weather gear drives are also set for North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. Each program serves local households and sets pickup dates, places, and household limits.
Some ask for a client card or program enrollment, and supplies go first-come, first-served.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 04, 2026.
Where to pick up free diapers in December
Community Hospital of San Bernardino with Community Action Partnership hosts a no-cost December Diaper Distribution on Dec. 15, 2026, from 9-11am. Pickup is at the Health Education Center, 1725 Western Ave., for San Bernardino County residents.
Her Pantry, El Paso's Diaper Bank, will distribute diapers Dec. 8, 2026, from 6:30-7:30pm at Holy Ghost Tabernacle, 4727 Hondo Pass. The bank provides at least 15 diapers per child plus wipes and infant formula monthly, as listed in Her Pantry's distribution calendar.
Martha's Table lets DC residents pick up 50 free diapers per household once per month on Mondays, from 11am-2pm. Pickup is at The Commons, 2375 Elvans Road SE, Washington, DC, according to the Martha's Table event page.
Who qualifies and what to bring
Her Pantry limits aid to El Paso County households at or below 200% of poverty or enrolled in SNAP, TANF, SSI, Medicaid or WIC. It requires a client card and offers supplies first-come, first-served until gone. Check these limits before you travel: Martha's Table repeats the Monday pickup monthly, and Her Pantry offers monthly supplies.
If a site runs out early, that month's supply is gone.
- San Bernardino County residency for the Dec. 15 pickup.
- El Paso County residency, income or program rule, plus client card for Dec. 8.
- DC residency and once-per-month, 50-diaper household rule on Mondays.
How Buffalo's December baby shower works
University at Buffalo's campuswide drive runs through Nov. 23, 2026, and collects diapers sizes 4-7, wipes, cream, wash and blankets. Donations support Every Bottom Covered for sorting and distribution at a December Community Baby Shower at Allen Hall, according to the University at Buffalo UBNow brief.
The December shower also offers sign-ups for Every Bottom Covered's monthly diaper assistance for qualifying families. It connects parents to Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network resources.
Where to find free winter coats and gear
The 3rd Annual Community Kids' Winter Coat & Sock Essentials Giveaway provides free winter coats and socks Dec. 5, 2026, from 1-3pm. It serves elementary and middle-school children in the Spring Lake, NC area, according to the Margie McLean Foundation listing.
Care for Kids' Coat Drive, Sept. 25-Dec. 4, 2026, with Boys & Girls Clubs, Susie's Coats for Kids and YMCA, collects new gender-neutral coats.
Care for Kids says sizes run from child 7/8 to adult large for Metro Toledo children. Fairfax County's Providence Winter Gear Drive collects new and gently used coats, beanies, gloves, scarves and earmuffs Nov. 2-Dec.
5, 2026. Donations support Second Story, Committee for Helping Others, The Lamb Center and Northern Virginia Family Services, as listed in the Fairfax County announcement.