New Tri-State partnership aims to help families and babies as demand for supplies grows

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank joins forces with St. Vincent de Paul Ministries to expand diaper distribution and support services.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:49pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a mother holding a baby, with soft pools of warm color and light creating a tender, intimate scene.A new partnership aims to provide diapers and broader support services to families in need, addressing the significant health and economic impacts of access to basic baby care supplies.Cincinnati Today

A new partnership between Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank and St. Vincent de Paul Ministries in the Tri-State area is launching to help meet the growing demand for diapers and other baby supplies. The organizations are marking the collaboration with a large community baby shower, collecting donations and aiming to raise $100,000 by Mother's Day to support their expanded efforts.

Why it matters

Access to diapers and basic baby care items is a critical need for many families, with significant health, social, and economic impacts. This new partnership will allow the diaper bank to reach more families in need and connect them to a broader range of support services through St. Vincent de Paul's community-based programs.

The details

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, which has distributed over 2.5 million diapers annually for more than a decade, is now part of the St. Vincent de Paul Ministries. The organizations say this will allow them to not only provide diapers and supplies, but also connect families to housing, food, and health assistance. They are launching a major community baby shower to collect donations and raise funds to expand their reach.

  • The new partnership between Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank and St. Vincent de Paul Ministries is launching in April 2026.
  • The community baby shower fundraiser is planned to run through Mother's Day 2026, with a goal of raising $100,000.

The players

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank

A non-profit organization that has distributed over 2.5 million diapers annually to families in the Tri-State area for more than a decade.

St. Vincent de Paul Ministries

A Catholic charitable organization that provides a range of community-based support services, including housing, food, and health assistance.

Nick Reynolds

Director of outreach programs at St. Vincent de Paul Ministries.

Kaytlynd Lainhart

Chief partnership officer at St. Vincent de Paul Ministries.

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What they’re saying

“It really has huge health impacts, and social and economic impacts on all those families.”

— Nick Reynolds, Director of outreach programs

“We focus on housing stability, food security, basic needs assistance, and health equity. It's very wrap-around. We care about the whole person.”

— Kaytlynd Lainhart, Chief partnership officer

What’s next

The community baby shower fundraiser is planned to run through Mother's Day 2026, with a goal of raising $100,000 to support the expanded diaper distribution and support services.

The takeaway

This new partnership between Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank and St. Vincent de Paul Ministries demonstrates the critical need for access to diapers and basic baby care items, and the importance of holistic community-based support services to help address the health, social, and economic impacts on families in need.