Where to Donate Baby Items in Hampton Roads
Quick answer
If you have diapers, gently-used baby gear, or maternity and baby clothing to pass on — or you would like to give a little to help — several local nonprofits get those items straight to families who need them across the 757. Needs and drop-off rules change often, so call ahead before you load the car.
Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank
A local nonprofit that has been supplying free emergency diapers to families in need since 2012. They distribute tens of thousands of diapers each month through a network of dozens of partner agencies from the Peninsula to the Southside — including Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and beyond.
- They welcome: disposable diapers and monetary gifts (donations let them buy in bulk)
- Serves: families across Hampton Roads via partner organizations
- Learn more & donate: ghrdiaperbank.org
Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater
A Chesapeake-based center offering pregnancy support, education, and material help — including maternity and baby items through their baby boutique — to families facing an unplanned pregnancy.
- They often accept: maternity clothing, baby clothing, and baby items (call to confirm current needs)
- Location: 1100 Madison Plaza, Suite 104A, Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: 757-410-9703
- Learn more: cpcfriends.org
Urban Baby Beginnings
A Virginia nonprofit and one of the state's earliest diaper banks, supporting maternal and infant health with supplies and resources for families in need.
- They welcome: diapers and monetary donations
- Learn more: urbanbabybeginnings.org
A few tips before you donate
- Call first. Needs shift with the seasons; a quick call saves everyone a wasted trip.
- Donate clean and complete. Wash clothing, wipe down gear, and include all the parts and instructions where you can.
- Skip expired or recalled car seats. Most organizations cannot accept car seats past their expiry date or with unknown history, for safety reasons.
- Money often stretches furthest. Diaper banks can buy in bulk far cheaper than retail, so a small monetary gift can go a long way.
- Unopened is best for consumables. Diapers, wipes, and formula usually need to be sealed and in date.
💛 Giving back, close to home
Passing your baby gear forward is one of the kindest things a growing family can do for the next one. When you are ready to celebrate your own little one, we would love to be part of it.